Ear candle for use in therapy. Ear candles are used in alternative medicine to treat various complaints such as ear irritations, compacted ear wax, ti

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Ear candle for use in therapy. Ear candles are used in alternative medicine to treat various complaints such as ear irritations, compacted ear wax, tinnitus, headache, migraine, sinusitis and rhinitis. The candles contain honey, flax and assorted herbs. One end of the candle is lit and the other end is placed in the patient's ear. The burning candle is said to provide a suction effect and circulates a herbal vapour which soothes the ears and removes impurities and deposits. Cultures that use this therapy include the Hopi Indians of North America.

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