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Infections of the middle ear often originate in the throat and spread via the eustachian tube. The most important herbs to use are anti-microbial remedies like Blue Flag, Echinacea, Garlic and Wild Indigo, which are also anti-catarrhal and alterative, with Echinacea being the most useful one in all infections of ears, nose and throat. The herbs rich in antiseptic oils may be useful but are more indicated in throat or nose complaints. The lymphatic tonics such as Cleavers and Poke Root have to be considered, as should the anti-catarrhal and mucous membrane tonics Elder Flower, Golden Rod and Golden Seal.

The appropriate herbs should be combined into a tea (except maybe for Golden Seal, which because of its bitter taste often has to be given as a powder in capsules, particularly for children). Whilst this internal treatment will be effective, in cases of earache there can also be the need for an external treatment. An earache can be very painful, particularly in children, and can cause much distress, but there are a number of ways to ease such pain.