In a small sauce pan over low heat, warm the olive oil. Make sure to not get the oil too hot that it smokes or even so hot that it will sauté the garlic.
When the oil is WARM add the minced garlic and swirl in the pan. The moment the garlic becomes fragrant remove it from the heat, you’re not actually trying to cook the garlic just heat it to the point it releases its germ fighting compounds. If you get it too hot the allicin degrades much faster.
Place in a small glass container and let cool to a temperature tolerable for use.
Strain the mixture.
Store in a dark colored glass bottle with a dropper.
To Use:
Apply 1-2 drops inside each ear canal as well as rub another drop or so on the external entrance. You can also rub some behind the ear in the area where the lobe connects to the head. In most people there should be a small indentation here to make it easy to identify.
To help keep the oil in the ear you may need to use a little cotton at the entrance of the ear. Or try placing one drop on the cotton in addition to in the canal and keeping it in the ear overnight.
To really boost the healing process, place a hot damp washcloth over the ear for about 20 minutes while the garlic oil is instilled. The damp heat expands the blood vessels so blood, and the germ fighting white blood cells, rush to the area to speed up healing.
The oil should help soothe pain and fight of the bacteria which are causing the infection. Use as often as needed when pain returns.
Notes
Safety note: This should never be given if an ear drum is ruptured or if the child does have tubes in his or her ears.
Recipe by Scratch Mommy at https://scratchmommy.com/natural-ear-infection-treatment/