Ear candles have been used in folk medicine for thousands of years, they were known by the ancient civilizations, the Aztecs, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, but we can also find traditions related to the use of ear candles on other continents. In the 1990s, a Hungarian scientific expedition, in the course of research related to the Proto-Hungarians, filmed in Inner Asia, among the Hanty ethnic group related to the Hungarians. In a short part of the documentary (you can watch it by clicking here), you can see how the head of the Khanty family heals his little girl with the help of ear candles he made himself.

The role of essential oils:

The vapors and vapors released during the burning of ear candles impregnated with the essential oils of medicinal plants exert their effect when they come into contact with the skin or are inhaled through the nose.
Essential oils can relieve symptoms in the following cases:

Anise - indigestion, malaise
Peppermint - colds, allergies, headaches
Lemongrass - stress, migraine, front sensitivity
Nettle - detoxification, rheumatism
Eucalyptus - breathing problems, colds
Cinnamon - circulatory disorders, depression,
Geranium - depression, earache
Thyme - exhaustion, nervousness
Chamomile - inflammation, spasms, colds
Lavender - headache, depression,
Clary sage - spasms, indigestion
Rosemary - muscle pain, rheumatism, dizziness
Tea tree - sore throat, respiratory problems