Natural Remedy for Ear Infections: Garlic Oil
Summary
Dr. Berg recommends garlic oil as a simple, inexpensive natural remedy for ear infections. A single drop placed in the affected ear before sleep can provide relief, with a three-day protocol suggested for best results.
Key Takeaways
- Garlic oil is available at grocery stores or health food stores for approximately $2
- Apply one drop directly into the infected ear
- Can be used in both ears if both are affected
- Best applied before going to sleep to allow it to drain in overnight
- Use for three consecutive days for full effect
- Garlic targets harmful organisms while leaving beneficial ones unharmed
- Also effective for ear itching caused by past infections
- Considered safe with no reported side effects
Details
The Remedy
The recommendation is straightforward: purchase garlic oil from a grocery store or health food store — described as a roughly $2 product — and place a single small drop into the affected ear. The ear is then allowed to drain naturally overnight while sleeping.
Protocol
- Duration: Three days in a row
- Dosage: One drop per session, per ear
- Timing: Applied at bedtime for overnight absorption
Why Garlic Works
Garlic is highlighted for its broad-spectrum natural properties:
- antimicrobial — fights bacterial infection
- antifungal — targets yeast overgrowth
- Anti-infection — broadly disrupts harmful pathogens
A key point emphasized is that garlic is selective in its action — it kills harmful organisms without disrupting beneficial ones, distinguishing it from conventional antibiotics.
Additional Uses
Beyond active infections, garlic oil is also suggested for residual ear itching that may persist following a previous infection, indicating it may help resolve lingering irritation and inflammation.