This is good to relieve, but should not be continued, as this oily
substance lodges in the ear and may cause trouble.
7. Earache, Sweet Oil and Pepper for.--"Take a piece of cotton batting,
cover with sweet oil, then cover that with black pepper, inserting into
ear." This is a good remedy.
8. Earache, Steaming With Hot Water for.--"Steam the ear and side of the
head with cloths wrung out of hot water; put feet in hot mustard water; do
not put anything in the ear but keep steaming it and you will find relief
in a few hours, even if it is a gathering."
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9. Earache, Castor Oil for.--"Put a drop of castor oil in the ear. Fill
hot water bag and warm the ear that aches."
10. Earache, Fresh Warm Milk for.--"The warm milk from a cow will cure
earache and has also been known to cure deafness." While still warm from
the cow drop a little in the ear.