10 Home Remedies For Ear Infections
Remedy #9: Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil, ti tree oil, or melaleuca oil comes from leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, which is native to certain regions in Australia. It is an essential oil with a pale yellowish color and fresh camphoraceous odor. Tea tree oil has many uses in traditional medicine ranging from treatment of a fungal infection on the skin to acne. It should not be ingested as it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, coma, weakness, hallucinations, and rashes.
Due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic properties, it is also sometimes used as ear drops to help relieve ear pain and discomfort. To reduce the risk of sensitivity, tea tree oil can be mixed with some olive oil before being used as ear drops.
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