Ear Candling

Through the years, as well as through many cultures this process of ear candling has also been referred to as Ear Coning, Coning, and Ear Cleansing. Basically what it all boils down to is this, this therapy, or cleansing if you will has the ability to assist the upper respiratory system in releasing toxins.

It has been well documented that more than 3000 years ago the Egyptians, Essenes, Chinese, East Indians, as well as the Tibetans used ear candling. Other cultures associated with this technique are the Ancient cultures of both North and South America and Lemuria.

“Coning” was the original term used describe this technique due to the cone shaped instruments made from pottery clay that were being used at that time. The pottery cones were glazed with a double helix carved inside so as to create a downward spiral flow of smoke from burning herbs into the ear canal.

Coning was used as a form of spiritual healing, clearing the mind and the senses for many centuries. The claims were that one could meditate more deeply, thus opening up their sensitivity. It was the spiritual leader or shaman of the area who would perform this ritual by using either reeds or clay pottery to improve or heal the person’s spiritual condition. Other groups having rituals centered on the ear cones were of the New World-- the Aztec, Mayan and Native North Americans.

This particular procedure began with the elite, such as the warriors, spiritual leaders or royalty, and was used during special initiation rites, eventually becoming a common procedure in many early cultures.

In places like Germany, India, Egypt, Mexico, Japan, Australia, Canada and the US ear candles have become very popular as a “home remedy” for many symptoms relating to ear problems.

Initially, the candle is gently placed in the outer ear canal, while the other end is lit with fire, smoke and warmth which enter the ear canal, bringing about spiritual energy and soothing herbal essences into the ear.

Surprisingly over the years many have blown smoke into the ear canal to relieve flu like symptoms, fever and “swimmer’s ear” even if they have never heard of ear candling!

There is no one material used for the cones, as it varies around the globe. Some use a very thin layer of waxed cloth coated with beeswax, while others have used newspaper, or unbleached 100% cotton or linen soaked in a mixture of hot paraffin and/or beeswax and herbs or essential oils. The strips are then rolled onto a spiral cylinder, removing the excess wax, then left to harden.

By cleansing the ear canals, in South America, both the native Indian and Spanish cultures perform the ear coning as a modality for healing the sinuses.

Historically the Native American cultures used this technique for both spiritual, as well as therapeutic effects.

Blowing in the ear canal as a medical application was practiced by the practitioners of the Choctaw tribe, while the Amish would use the same method as the Cherokee tribe (blowing the smoke of various herbs into the ear).

FYI the medical community is not in support of such practices, despite the wide use!

Upon performing the candling, one feels a gentle, soft flow of smoke which flows into the ear, which then dries the ear out, softening old earwax, while soothing the ear. It is both relaxing and non-invasive.

In having read many books on this subject, many would have you to think that the wax found at the end of the candle after the session is only the wax from the candle itself, but having had this procedure done myself, and since as a practitioner, I have had clients with excessive ear wax and/or ear problems to the point of hearing loss to no longer have these issues. So I ask you in the cases of clients with excessive ear wax whose candles contained more wax, verses those with ear problems having minimal wax, if it were only the wax from the candle, why did this happen? Further, another of my clients after a day of having the candling done went for her annual with her regular physician, of who commented that she noticed that our mutual client virtually had no ear wax! Go figure!

In having this procedure done, one may also hear a crackling sound, if this occurs, this is an indicator that things are being done correctly.

On average two to four candles per ear should be used per session, but perhaps allowing a day or two in between, as this will assist the ear in its natural removal of old unwanted wax and debris from the ear canal. If the practitioner foresees the need to use four candles for example, in waiting 24 to 48 hours, this allows the slowness of the process to complete a full cycle so as to benefit the ear, which will then replenish its normal protective earwax within a day or so. If such a cycle is followed, it is only necessary to have the procedure done four times in a year. Because everyone’s upper respiratory issues are different, it is best to have it done on an as needed basis.

Relieve upper respiratory issues, while soothing discomfort, like colds, flu, sinus congestion, post nasal drip, infection, etc. especially when using candles with essential oils.

As previously mentioned, you may feel a warm sensation. You may also hear crackling and/or a popping sound. Some have clients have stated feeling a sense of pressure as well. We know that in studying the many sciences of the body that the ear contains a map of the human body, so a possible reason for this may be due to the response of nerve endings in conjunction with the sensitivity from these points, and God knows best.

In the case of Candida, near the end of your session you may experience a little more heat than usual, and/or an uncomfortableness. You may also notice improved hearing and/or that your head feels lighter, having developed a sensitivity to certain sounds.

Lastly, this drying affect may make your feel itchy, but having a good practitioner will know this and will spray your ears before this happens, Lord-willing.

Ear Infections which are also associated with upper respiratory infections such as colds, flu, and/or allergies.

Earwax Accumulation, or excessive earwax build up which is the cause of hearing difficulties as dust and dirt particles in the air adhere to the wax.

Tinnitus is the perception of abnormal ear or head noises such as ringing, hissing or buzzing as a result of damage to the most sensitive part of the hearing mechanism, the cochlea. Nerve damage is attributed with this form of discomfort, which can be permanent in most instances.

On occasion the accumulation of fluids, wax, and/or foreign objects in the ear can lead to dizziness and yes, tinnitus.

Labyrinthitis is when the ear becomes infected, causing a feeling of nausea and extreme vertigo which is a spinning dizzy sensation. One either feels like they are moving, or their sense of motion is exaggerated.

This particular disease is bacterial and there can be a total loss of hearing on the side that is infected, lasting as short as a few days to a few weeks, and God knows best. Many who have been diagnosed with this have often reported reoccurrences.

Meniere’s Disease is an inner ear ailment, having similar symptoms as both tinnitus and/or labyrinthitis; most specifically:

Did you know that hearing loss is considered America’s foremost chronic physical impairment? According to the latest U.S. Public Health Service study, more than 19 million Americans are afflicted with hearing disabilities?

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