Symphytum (comfrey)
Symphytum officinale
A supportive remedy for earaches with deep, boring pain felt in the bone around and behind the ear, especially lingering ear pain after an injury, blow, or fall near the ear. Useful when discomfort persists in the mastoid area after the acute infection has settled.
Key indications
- Best for: Lingering earache with deep bone pain around or behind the ear
- Ear pain following a blow, fall, or injury near the ear
- Soreness in the mastoid bone behind the ear
- Persistent ear discomfort after an infection has passed
Touch, pressure on the bone, cold air
Warmth, rest, keeping the ear covered
200C once every 6 hours during acute ear infections; taper as symptoms improve. 200C twice daily for long-lasting lingering pains.
Chamomilla (chamomile)
Hepar Sulph (sulphur + oyster shell)General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.