01/29/2026
Homeopathy might help with ear problems! 🍃
Earache can be very upsetting, especially for children. Pain, pressure, pulling the ear, disturbed sleep or crying at night are all signs parents often notice. Homeopathy looks at the whole picture, not only the ear, but also the type of pain, behaviour and what makes it better or worse.
Here are some commonly used remedies for earache, depending on the symptoms present.
Belladonna
Sudden onset. Strong throbbing pain. Ear feels hot and red. Child is very sensitive to noise and light and may have a fever. Pain often comes quickly and intensely.
Chamomilla
Earache with extreme irritability. Child is inconsolable, angry, cries loudly and wants to be carried. Pain may be worse at night and during teething. One cheek may be red.
Pulsatilla
Ear pain with thick yellow or green discharge. Child is clingy, wants comfort and reassurance. Pain is often better in fresh air and worse in warm rooms.
Hepar sulphuris
Very sensitive ears. Pain feels sharp or splinter like. Worse from cold air or drafts. Child may not want the ear touched at all and can be quite irritable.
Mercurius solubilis
Ear infections with pus, offensive discharge and swollen glands. Child may sweat a lot and have bad breath. Pain often worse at night.
Ferrum phosphoricum
Early stages of earache. Mild fever, tiredness and pain that is not yet intense. Useful when symptoms are still developing.
If you are unsure which remedy is best, individual guidance is always the safest option. Sign up for our One Day Workshop for beginners and learn how to prescribe remedies.