Earache is one of the most troublesome and common problems in children as well as adults. A human ear is divided into three parts-outer ear, middle ear and the inner ear. When the Eustachian tubes leading from the throat to the middle ear get congested, it results in severe pain in the ear. There are various causes of this problem like common cold, ear infection, deposition of excess wax in the ear, ear-nose-throat infections, pressure differences etc. This problem commonly occurs during nights when the throat muscles become inactive giving rise to more congestion in the Eustachian tubes.

There are many natural remedies for earaches. Simple ingredients available in the kitchen help cure earaches very effectively. Let us discuss some of the most effective natural remedies for earaches.

1. Make a smooth paste out of 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 garlic clove. Make the patient lie down with the aching ear up. Now put three drops of this mixture into the ear canal. Make the patient stay in the same position for at least 30 minutes. The mixture slowly starts acting after 15-20 minutes. The garlic kills the infection and the oil helps in cleaning the wax.
2. Make some fresh garlic juice and pour some drops directly into the aching ear. Garlic has antibiotic qualities that help kill the infection and relieve the pain. Make sure the patient is lain down with the aching ear facing up before pouring the juice. Also the patient must stay in that position for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Putting a few drops of the juice of fresh holy basil leave is also a very effective remedy. Holy Basil has very good antibiotic properties. It not only relieves the pain but also cleans the ear and kills the infection.
4. The juice of tender mango leaves also work as very good pain relievers. Take some fresh and tender mango leaves and extract their juice. Now heat this juice slightly and pour a few drops into the aching ear. This is an excellent remedy.
5. Yawning and chewing gum helps in relieving earache due to change in altitude.