Adults and children can suffer from ear infections when the inside of the ear has pressure that gathers in the form of pus and fluids. This can cause pain and loss of hearing if left unattended. Other signs of ears being infected are inflammation, redness and an itchy discharge.
There are several Home Remedies that can lessen the pain including a pillow that is filled with hops. This can be warmed up in the microwave and wrapped in a towel to place against the ear to sooth and allow the pain to reduce.
Oil of bays is another herb that you can use to relieve pain by dropping a couple of the drops in to the ear a few times a day.
Tea tree oil is a popular oil originating from Australia. It is used as an herbal remedy as it has antibacterial properties which will help to combat the infection. It is advised to do a skin test on the back of your ear. It should be avoided if redness appears.
Garlic has been known to help ward off infections. The oil will need to be extracted from the clove and can be a bit messy but it is effective as an anesthetic.
Another popular herb is St. Johns Wort and can be combined with garlic for the best results. There’s a medicine called Otikon which combines the garlic and St. Johns Wort together. However this can be very strong and may have side effects. It is advisable to check with your doctor before using.

Other good Herbal Remedies for ear pain are:

• Bishop’s weed for Ear Pain: Bishop’s weed is used for a long time now as an herbal remedy for ear pain.

It is normally prepared as herbal ear drop. It can effectively reduce pain and ear swelling. Heat half a teaspoon of bishop’s weed seeds in 30 ml milk. Filter it. Apply 2 to 3 drops to the ear twice daily.

• Ear Pain and Dhatura leaves: Juice at least 25ml of Dhatura leaves and boil it with a few drops of oil in a tin basin over gentle fire. Filter and preserve the resulting solution on a clean bottle. Apply a few drops of the oil in the ear to treat the pain.

• Cloves as earache Remedy: Cloves help provide relief for earache. Sautee cloves on sesame oil and wait until it warms. Put 2 to 3 drops of the solution in the affected ear two to three times a day.

• Treat Ear Pain with basil: Extract the juice of basil leaves and put 2 to 3 drops of it into the affected ear. Basil is considered very helpful for the treatment of ear pains.

• Marigold for Ear Pain: Marigold is one of the most effective herbal treatments for earache or ear pains.

Bring to boil several pieces of marigold leaves and let it warm. Extract the lukewarm juice and put 2 to 3 drops on the ear to relieve the pain.

These natural herbal remedies for ear infections and ear aches are the best alternative to the common medicines prescribed by doctors. If you want to treat diseases the natural way, it is best that you try any one of these suggested herbs and experience the relief they can provide.