How to effectively relieve ear infections with essential oils?

Ear infections are among the most common infectious diseases, especially in children. To combat an ear infection and its symptoms with essential oils, they must be selected with the objective of attacking the infectious agents, reducing pain and inflammation.

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The quick reflex : Lavandula Stoechas

Reserved for + 6 years. By skin, dilute 1 drop of Lavandula Stoechas in 4 drops of vegetable oil and apply locally around the ear. Renew the application 3 to 4 times a day for 5 days.

how to use Lavandula Stoechas correctly?

Complete synergy for adults

The mixture

Take your empty bottle, and add :

  • 30 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil 20 drops of Linalool Thyme essential oil 30 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil 20 drops of Fine Lavender essential oil 40 drops (2 mL) of Argan vegetable oil

Close (click!), homogenize and label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!

Mode of application

In cutaneous application, put 3 to 4 drops of the mixture around the ears.

Reapply 5 to 6 times a day for 5 days.

Authorized users

YES.Adults and children over 3 years of age.
NOT.Pregnant and nursing women, children under 3 years of age.

Special precautions

  • A medical opinion is necessary for asthmatics before using this synergy.
  • It is also recommended to perform the allergy test with the mixture in the hollow of the elbow before any use.

These precautions apply under the conditions of application and dosage cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.

Complete synergy for babies

The baby mix

Take your empty bottle, and add :

  • 10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil 10 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil 10 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil 120 drops (6 mL) of Hazelnut vegetable oil

Close (click!), homogenize and label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!

Mode of application

Apply 3 to 4 drops of the mixture in massage around the ear.

Reapply 5 to 6 times a day for 5 days.

Authorized users

YES. Babies over 3 months of age.
NOT. Pregnant women under 3 months of age, babies under 3 months of age.

Generally speaking, remember that essential oils are FORBIDDEN for babies under 3 months of age. More information: essential oils for babies

Special precautions

  • Before using this synergy, a medical opinion is necessary for asthmatic or epileptic babies.
  • It is also recommended to perform the allergy test with the mixture in the hollow of the elbow before any use.

These precautions apply under the conditions of application and dosage cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.

Complete synergy for pregnant women

Pregnancy blend

Take your empty bottle, and add :

  • 10 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil 10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil 30 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil 10 drops of Fine Lavender essential oil 110 drops (5.5 mL) of Argan vegetable oil

Close (click!), homogenize and label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!

Mode of application

Apply 3 to 5 drops of the mixture in massage around the ear.

Reapply 6 to 8 times a day for 5 days.

Authorized users

YES. Pregnant women over 3 months, breastfeeding women.
NO. Pregnant women - 3 months, children under 3 years

Generally speaking, remember that essential oils are NOT allowed in the first 3 months of pregnancy. More information: essential oils for pregnant and nursing women.

Special precautions

  • A medical consultation is strongly recommended in case of fever.
  • Before using this synergy, a medical opinion is necessary for asthmatics or epileptics.
  • It is also recommended to perform the allergy test with the mixture in the hollow of the elbow before any use.

These precautions apply under the conditions of application and dosage cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.

Why these essential oils?

Lemon eucalyptus clears up inflammation

The Eucalyptus Lemon essential oil is often indicated in cases of ear infections due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It is the citronellal that it contains for more than two thirds of its composition which has these properties. It acts by modulating the action of various enzymes intervening in the metabolism of the arachidonic acid. This acid is an important component of the inflammatory reaction. It is indeed at the origin of the production of various molecules whose activities lead to inflammation.

The citronellal, by playing on the metabolism of the arachidonic acid, will thus limit the inflammatory reaction which occurs at the time of an acute otitis. Therefore, the essential oil of Eucalyptus Lemon is particularly suitable for this synergy.

Linalool thyme eliminates infectious agents

The Linalol Thyme essential oil is a powerful anti-infective. Linalool is found in the majority (up to 50%) and has a broad spectrum of action from an antibacterial standpoint. It will be then effective in the fight against the bacteria responsible for the infection or the superinfection of the ear. Belonging to the family of terpene alcohols, it is also and above all a major antiviral, just like the terpinen-4-ol and the trans thuyanol-4 contained in this essential oil.

The essential oil of Thyme with Linalol has thus a role of size in this synergy: it is THE anti-infectious component of the mixture, which will help to eradicate the bacteria and virus responsible for the otitis.

Eucalyptus Radiata reinforces the anti-infectious and anti-inflammatory actions

The Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil brings several necessary properties to the mix here. First, it contains 1,8-cineole, known for its anti-inflammatory action on the ENT sphere, and terpenyl acetate, which modulates the activity of a molecule of the inflammatory reaction (nitric oxide). These two mechanisms, different from that of citronellal, come in complement and reinforcement of the anti-inflammatory effect of the essential oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

The essential oil of Eucalyptus Radiata is also antiviral and antibacterial by the presence in its composition of 1,8-cineole, alpha pinene and alpha terpineol which are molecules acting on many microbes. With the essential oil of Thyme with Linalol and its different anti-infectious composition, the essential oil of Eucalyptus Radiata ensures the mixture a broad and complete action on the bacteria and viruses responsible for the otitis.

Finally, we must mention its immuno-stimulant property. It will allow to mobilize at best the immune system to fight the infection jointly with the various anti-infectious molecules mentioned.

The essential oil of Lavender Fine calms the pain

The Fine Lavender essential oil has a major role in this synergy: it is strongly analgesic. It has linalool and linalyl acetate as its main components. These molecules act in two ways. Firstly, they will inhibit the transmissions by the acetylcholine of the nervous messages. They will also act specifically on cellular receptors in the brain such as opiate receptors, which has the effect of attenuating the brain's response to pain. By these two modes of action, the essential oil of Lavender Fine will be of great help to relieve the pulsating pain of acute otitis.

In addition, a nervous calming and sedative property is also attributed to this essential oil, due to its effects on various nerve receptors. It will thus limit the sleepless nights often synonymous with otitis by facilitating sleep despite the pain.

Tea Tree to boost white blood cells and eliminate infections

To fight against the infectious agents responsible for ear infections, the body needs to have good immune defenses. The Tea Tree essential oil will help strengthen them because of its content of a specific alcohol: terpinen-4-ol. This molecule is indeed a very good immune stimulant: it mobilizes white blood cells and promotes the proliferation of antibodies, essential components for the defense of the body.

In addition to this, Tea Tree has powerful anti-infectious properties that will effectively help eliminate the virus or bacteria that caused the ear infection.

The Roman Chamomile to make the pain disappear

The Roman Chamomile provides an essential oil very rich in monoterpene esters. This class of molecules has many properties, some of which are very interesting in the relief of acute ear infections. The angelates that it contains in majority are indeed strongly anti-inflammatory and will thus limit well this principal symptom of the infection.

Moreover, the essential oil of Roman Chamomile is also a very good analgesic. Angelates are among the molecules with a known role on the opioid receptors of the brain, which are the morphine receptors. By its modulating effects on these receptors, this essential oil will attenuate effectively the pulsating pains which the baby can feel, while being soft and of adapted use to the youngest.

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