Ear candling is a procedure that – as its supporters argue – will allow not only to get rid of wax remaining in the ear, but also to cleanse the sinuses or relieve a runny nose during a cold. It is a treatment known for centuries, used at home, now it is one of the offers of almost every beauty salon. It is an alternative to pharmacy preparations for ear contamination.
Indications
Ear candling can be done not only in the case of excess earwax. Alternative medicine recommends ear candling in the course of various diseases of the ears, throat and nose. It is recommended, for example, in the course of sinusitis or colds. In addition, ear candling can be decided by people struggling with tinnitus of various origins, and even hearing loss. Headaches, dizziness, migraines and chronic fatigue syndrome are also indications for ear conching.
Ear candling at home
It is a very easy procedure, although time-consuming to implement. The person whose ears will glow lies down on his side and has a small pillow under his head. His head is covered with a paper cover or towel with an ear hole cut out. The cream is then rubbed into the auricle for a few minutes to stimulate circulation. Thanks to this, the substances contained in the candle’s essential oils are to be better absorbed. Then the ear candle is lit. It is a special Indian Hopi candle, which has the form of a 20-centimeter thin tube made of flax fiber, honey extract and beeswax (sometimes it is also soaked in healing oils or herbal extracts). From the inside, it is lined with a plate on which dirt is collected from the ear during the procedure. The candle is placed in the ear canal – it is inserted into the ear to a depth of about 1 cm. Then wait for the candle to burn out completely. However, don’t worry – a person whose ears are lit is protected against burns, because the lower part of the candle does not burn. During candling, the excess of the burnt candle is removed with tweezers and thrown into a glass with water. A special line on the candle shows when to stop the treatment. After removing the candle, it is checked whether there is any dirt left on the surface of the ear. Then the candle unfolds and checks how much debris from the ear has accumulated inside it.
To get rid of excess earwax from your ears, you can also use Fonix Ear Hygiene Spray, which is much faster and even easier than candling.
Ear candling – price
Ear candling treatments have different prices, depending on the place where they are performed. The cheapest form is candling at home, because the only cost is to buy a candle at a pharmacy. The price in this case ranges from PLN 6 to PLN 14. Ear candling treatment in a beauty salon costs from 60 to 120 PLN, depending on the location. The more prestigious the salon, the more the price increases.
If you want to remove excess earwax from your ears yourself, you can buy the Orelon NaturSpray Herbal Medica Ear Care available on Medonet Market. You can use the TM-10 BABY Electric Nasal and Ear Aspirator with a built-in battery to extract secretions remaining in the ears.