Ear Infection Blend
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) and Helichrysum Blend (Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea), Elemi (Canarium luzonicum), Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), Idaho Tansy (Tanecetum vulgare), Birch (Betula lenta) and Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) in a base of Emu oil

Indications:
Basil is a powerful antispasmodic, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxant. It has been used for centuries to treat migraines and throat, lung and ear infections, insect bites and helps fight mental fatigue.

Helichrysum is noted to help with hearing loss, herpes virus, hypertension, blood clots, liver disorders, circulatory disorders, skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, scar tissue) and varicose Veins. Helichrysum is anti-coagulant, anesthetic, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral, liver protectant, detoxifier and stimulant, chelates chemicals and toxins and may help regenerate nerves.

Essential oils May Cure Ear Infections
The Journal of Infectious Diseases, June 2005

Applying certain essential oils to the ear canal appears to be an effective treatment for ear infections.

If toxicity studies confirm the safety of (anti-bacterial) essential oil components for use in the ear, then a significant advance can be made in the treatment of ear infections. The vapours that are
released by essential oils, such as oil of basil, have been shown to have rapid bacteria-killing effects. Topical therapy for ear infections is usually not recommended because most drugs are in a
liquid form that cannot penetrate the eardrum to reach the infected middle ear. However, the vapours from essential oils may be able to diffuse through the eardrum and destroy the microbes present.

To investigate, researchers form the Landspitali University Hospital in Reykjavik, Iceland, tested oil of basil, various essential oil components, and inactive placebo on rats with experimental ear
infections. It was found that treatment with the oils cured up to 81 percent of the animals. With placebo, by contrast, cure rates did not exceed 6 percent.

The team noted that, based on their properties, essential oils may be able to destroy a variety of bacteria that can cause ear infections. They also point out that essential oils are generally considered to be safe.

PDF Article from The Journal of Infectious Diseases: Treatment of Ear Infection with Basil essential oil

Application:
Topical: Never drop directly into the ear. Massage around the ear area, up the neck. Add several drops to a cotton ball and plug the affected ear.

Inhalation: Contains a carrier oil - it is not recommended to diffuse in a nebulizer

Internal: Can be taken internally if desired

Caution: Avoid use if epileptic.

Safety:
Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.