How to Apply Sweet Oil for Ear Aches
Sweet oil is another name for olive oil, according to the Dictionary.reference website. It can be found at drug stores and at health food stores. One of the most popular uses of sweet oil is for treating ear aches. It's an old-fashioned remedy that has withstood the test of time due to its effectiveness. Applying sweet oil for ear aches is easy, and it can help ease the pain.
Instructions
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Place several drops of sweet oil onto a metal teaspoon until it's nearly full.
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Light a match. Place the flame a couple inches underneath the bowl of the spoon. Gently move the match back and forth to warm the sweet oil. It won't take long.
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Blow the match out. Test the temperature of the sweet oil by dipping a clean finger in it. If it's hot, allow it to cool down to a warm temperature before you use it.
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Tilt the sufferer's head so the affected ear is face up. Slowly drizzle the sweet oil into the ear. Gently massage the ear and throat below the ear to help the oil enter the ear canal, according to Girl Get Strong.
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Place a clean cotton ball just inside the ear to help the sweet oil from running out, according to the California Chronicle. After you apply sweet oil for ear aches, have the sufferer lie down for awhile with the affected ear facing up. He should start to feel relief from the pain in 5 to 10 minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
Using sweet oil has no known side effects.
