Mullein Ear Oil

A gentle, natural ear oil to help adults and children with blocked ears. Contains mullein, calendula, lavender, garlic and Roman chamomile oils.

Ingredients

Prunus dulcis (sweet almond) seed oil, verbascum thapsus (mullein) extract, calendula officinalis (marigold) extract, lavendula angustifolia (lavender) oil, allium sativum (garlic) oil, anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) oil, geraniol, limonene, linalool, citranellol. (The last four ingredients are fragrance compounds that naturally occur in essential oils.)

Directions

Put 3 drops of oil in the ear, morning and evening for 5 to 7 days.

The oil may be warmed, if desired, by placing it on a hot teaspoon. Check the temperature before gently pouring into the ears.

Plug ears with cotton wool to prevent it going onto clothes.

Cautions

Contraindications

Do not use if the ear drum is perforated. Do not use in children's ears if they have had grommet tubes inserted in their ear drums.

Not all herbs are suitable in early pregnancy or if you have an ongoing illness. If in doubt, please ask us or your medical herbalist.

More Information

In-depth information about the traditional uses of this herb can be found in our Herbs A-Z section.