Peppermint leaves as well as peppermint oil; both are useful for treating earache. Fresh juice of peppermint leaves can be instilled into the affected ear to get relief from ear pain or you can also rub a few drops of peppermint oil externally to the regions surrounding your ear; however, concentrated peppermint oil should not be dripped into the ear. Always dilute it with some other oil, such as olive oil, before instilling it in the affected ear.
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