Go Back

Garlic Ear Oil

Ear Infection Home Remedy

Equipment

  • small sauce pan
  • glass measuring cup
  • glass container
  • ear dropper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves

Instructions
 

  • Over low heat measure 2 tbsp of olive oil into a sauce pan. Do not allow oil to smoke.
  • Mince or crush 2-3 cloves of garlic.
  • Once oil is warm add garlic.
  • Continually stir garlic. Never allowing it to brown or burn.
  • Once garlic has become fragrant turn off heat and allow to steep for 5-10 mintues
  • Strain garlic oil into glass measuring cup
  • Pour into glass container for storage. Allow to cool before use.

Notes

To use: drop 2-3 drops in ear as needed and allow to sit in ear for 5 minutes. Use cotton ball in ear to keep oil in place if necessary. 
Tip: If your strainer has too large of holes for the minced garlic, use a coffee filter to strain. It's a bit messier but it will get the job done!