About the Illness

Ear infection is often caused by a separate infection like a cold or blocked nose and will start a few days later.

Common Symptoms

Fever; irritability; sometimes pus can be seen in the ear; children cry and rub the side of their head.

Children’s Issues

In small children an ear infection can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. If a child has diarrhoea, check ears for signs of infection; ear infections are common in small children,and are often experienced by HIV+ children.

Important Information

If infection doesn’t clear after 3 days of treatment, seek professional help.

Herbal Therapy

Pavetta crassipes good for all

Pavetta crassipes

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Crush the whole plant and use 1 drop in each ear 2x daily for 3-4 days. This should stop the pain and discharge immediately.

Black Jack good for all

Bidens pilosa

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Crush leaves and use 1 drop in each ear 2x daily.

Sodom Apple good for all

Solanum incanum