This remedy is not for use when the eardrum is perforated. The best way to determine if the ear is perforated is to see you doctor. Suspect perforation for extremely painful earaches and when there is significant pain when the area around the ear is palpated. 

1 part mullein flower infused in olive oil

1 part garlic infused in olive oil

1 part St. John’s Wort in olive oil 

Strain the herbs from the oil and mix each of the oils together and warm slightly on the stove. Be sure to test a drop on the inner wrist to ensure the temperature is not too high. To administer to the right ear, have the person lie on their left side. Using a dropper, place one or two drops in the right ear. Have them continue lying on their side for at least fifteen minutes before going to the left ear. You can also put a cotton ball slightly in their ear canal to catch the oil when it comes out. This remedy immediately reduces pain in the ears. 

Besides using oils in the ear, expectorant herbs like elecampane can be taken internally and are helpful for reducing congestion in the ears. 

Warmed poultices placed on the side of the neck and ear can also help relieve pain, congestion, and inflammation of an earache. This can simply be a warm water bottle that is commonly sold in drug stores or an herbal poultice. 

If earaches seem to be a recurring problem for a young child look into food sensitivities, especially dairy and wheat and also avoid sugar. 

Tinctures of mullein or calendula may also be used as eardrops and can be helpful if the oils have not produced the results desired.