Ear infections are among the most common infectious pathologies, especially among children. To combat an ear infection and its symptoms with essential oils, they must be selected with the aim of attacking infectious agents and reducing pain and inflammation.
This article was updated on 01/12/2023The quick reflex: Lavandula Stoechas
Complete synergy for adults
The mixture
Take your empty bottle, and add:
- 10 drops of essential oilLemon Eucalyptus
- 10 drops of essential oil Thyme in Linalool
- 30 drops of essential oilEucalyptus Radiata
- 10 drops of essential oil Fine Lavender
- 160 drops (8 mL) vegetable oilArgan
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!
Method of application
When applying to the skin, place 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 old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 3 years old.
Special precautions
- Medical advice is necessary for asthmatics before using this synergy.
- It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Complete synergy for babies
Baby mix
Take your empty bottle, and add:
- 10 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
- 10 drops of essential oil Roman chamomile
- 10 drops of essential oilEucalyptus Radiata
- 180 drops (9 mL) vegetable oil Hazelnut
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!
Method of application
Apply 3 to 4 drops of the mixture by massaging around the ear.
Reapply 5 to 6 times a day for 5 days.
Authorized users
YES. Babies over 3 months old.
NO. Pregnant women under 3 months, babies under 3 months.
Generally, remember that essential oils are FORBIDDEN for babies under 3 months. More details : essential oils for babies
Special precautions
- Before using this synergy, medical advice is necessary for babies with asthma or epilepsy.
- It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Complete synergy for pregnant women
The mixture for pregnant women
Take your empty bottle, and add:
- 5 drops of essential oilLemon Eucalyptus
- 5 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
- 15 drops of essential oilEucalyptus Radiata
- 5 drops of essential oil Fine Lavender
- 180 drops (9 mL) vegetable oilArgan
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!
Method of application
Apply 3 to 5 drops of the mixture by massaging 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 under 3 months, children under 3 years old
Generally, remember that essential oils are PROHIBITED in the first 3 months of pregnancy. More details : essential oils for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Special precautions
- A medical consultation is strongly recommended in case of fever.
- Before using this synergy, medical advice is necessary for people with asthma or epilepsy.
- It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Why these essential oils?
Lemon eucalyptus makes inflammation disappear
L'lemon Eucalyptus essential oil is often indicated in cases of ear infections because of its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It is the citronellal which it contains for more than two thirds of its composition which has these properties. It acts by modulating the action of different enzymes involved in the metabolism of arachidonic acid. This acid is an important component of the inflammatory reaction. It is in fact at the origin of the production of different molecules whose activities lead to inflammation.
Citronellal, by affecting the metabolism of arachidonic acid, will therefore limit the inflammatory reaction which occurs during an acute otitis. Therefore, Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil is particularly suited to this synergy.
Thyme with Linalool eliminates infectious agents
L'thyme essential oil with Linalool is a powerful anti-infective. Linalool is found in the majority (up to 50%) and has a broad spectrum of action from an antibacterial point of view. It will then be effective in the fight against the bacteria responsible for infection or superinfection of the ear. Belonging to the terpene alcohol family, it is also and above all a major antiviral, just like terpinen-4-ol and trans thuyanol-4 contained in this essential oil.
The essential oil of Thyme with Linalool thus plays a major role in this synergy: it is THE anti-infectious component of the mixture, which will help to eradicate the bacteria and viruses responsible for otitis.
Eucalyptus Radiata strengthens anti-infectious and anti-inflammatory actions
L'eucalyptus Radiata essential oil here brings several necessary properties to the mixture. Firstly, 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, complement and reinforce the anti-inflammatory effect of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil.
Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil is also antiviral and antibacterial due to 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 Linalool and its different anti-infectious composition, the essential oil of Eucalyptus Radiata ensures the mixture has a broad and complete action on the bacteria and viruses responsible for otitis.
Finally, we must mention its immuno-stimulating property. It will make it possible to best mobilize the immune system to fight the infection in conjunction with the various anti-infectious molecules mentioned.
Fine Lavender essential oil soothes pain
L'fine Lavender essential oil plays a major role in this synergy: it is strongly analgesic. She has linalool and thelinalyl acetate for main components. These molecules act in two ways. First, they will inhibit the transmission of nervous messages by acetylcholine. 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. Through these two modes of action, Fine Lavender essential oil will be of great help in relieving the throbbing pain of acute ear infections.
Furthermore, a nervous calming and sedative property is also attributed to this essential oil, due to its effects on different nervous receptors. It will therefore limit sleepless nights often synonymous with ear infections by encouraging you to fall asleep despite the pain.
Tea Tree to boost white blood cells and eliminate infections
To fight against the infectious agents responsible for otitis, the body needs to have good immune defenses. L'tea Tree essential oil will strengthen them due to its content of a specific alcohol: terpinen-4-ol. This molecule is in fact a very good immune stimulant: it mobilizes white blood cells and promotes the proliferation of antibodies, essential components of the body's defense.
In addition to this, Tea Tree has powerful anti-infectious properties which will effectively contribute to the elimination of the virus or bacteria that caused the otitis.
Roman Chamomile to make pain disappear
There Roman chamomile provides an essential oil very rich in monoterpene esters. This category of molecules has numerous properties, some of which are very interesting in the relief of acute ear infections. The majority of angelates it contains are in fact strongly anti-inflammatory and will therefore limit this main symptom of the infection.
Furthermore, Roman Chamomile essential oil is also a very good painkiller. Angelates are one of the molecules with a known role on the brain's opioid receptors, which are the morphine receptors. Through its modulating effects on these receptors, this essential oil will effectively alleviate the throbbing pain that the baby may feel, while being gentle and suitable for use by the youngest.
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Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
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This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
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