www.induswomen.com Home Remedies for Ear Pain Ear ache is a result of an infection in the ear. The middle portion of the ear is normally filled with air. But during cold, mucus gets accumulated in the middle portion of ear and gets infected by bacteria that lead to ear pain. Infections that affect the ear nerves are considered to be a cause for earache. Exposure to loud sounds for longer duration may cause a whistling or buzzing noise in the ear that may lead to a temporary door for pain. There are several reasons for the ear pain to occur and all of them have to be dealt with timely medical care. Causes of Ear Pain Eutachian tube (ear tube) blockage. Due to some objects stuck in the ear Ear wax Sinusitis Tonsillitis Pharyngitis Injury to the ear Tooth infections such as abscessed teeth Eardrum damage. Home Remedies for Ear Pain Extract some juice from basil leaves by grinding it and pour 2 drops inside the ear. Boil 3 to 4 cloves of garlic in water, mash them and then add a pinch of salt to this. Wrap this solution in a poultice or a woolen cloth and place it on the aching ear. Drip 2 to 3 drops of warm mustard oil into the infected ear and allow this to remain there for some time. Soak a cotton towel in warm water and compress it near the infected ear for about 15 minutes. This reduces the pain and discomfort. Add few drops of eucalyptus oil and tsp of Vicks to a bowl of boiling water and use a towel to cover your head and try to inhale the steam through the nose for several times till the pain settles. This will help to drain the fluids from your ear. Extract the juice from onions and dip a cotton cloth or ball in it and press it against the ear. This reduces the inflammation and eliminates the microbial activity that is causing itchiness, redness, and pain. Include foods that are rich in Vitamin C in your diet such as oranges, lemons, guavas, papayas, and strawberries to reduce the earache. Take white vinegar mixed with rubbing alcohol and apply this mixture in the ear with a dropper. Keep repeating it till healed. Extract the juice from ginger and pour few drops of it in the ear, this will relieve pain and inflammation. Heat 4 to 5 tbs of salt in a saucepan and stir it till it turns to a little brown. Keep the heated salt in a clean cloth and wrap it well. Keep pressing the cloth towards the affected ear area for 2 to 5 minutes daily till the swelling and pain goes away.