While conventional medicine has found no cure for tinnitus, there are several

herbal remedies that have been providing relief to people with ringing ears for

centuries. Herbal remedies will generally prove most beneficial when the

tinnitus is caused by an infection or injury but may also provide some relief over

time in chronic cases.

Some of these herbal remedies are to be taken orally, either as a supplement or

brewed as a tea; others are applied directly to the ear canal with a dropper or ear

bulb. Generally speaking, direct treatments will provide the most immediate relief,

while oral supplements will be more useful in long-term treatment.

If you’re applying the medication directly to your ear, make sure the liquid is warm but not hot.

The Cool liquid will be uncomfortable and won’t be as effective at loosening any ear wax buildup.

The Liquid that’s too hot can burn you, which will only make the problem worse.

All of the herbal remedies below have been shown to give some measure of relief to tinnitus

sufferers. The exact results may vary depending on your specific case, so try a few until you

find the one that works for you.

CoEnzyme Q10

One of the few herbal remedies that have been verified through clinical trials,

CoQ10 supplements have been shown to generate energy in cell mitochondria,

which increases blood flow and can reduce or even eliminate tinnitus. The

recommended dosage is 200-300mg of high-potency, highly absorbable CoQ10

every day.

Because it’s an oral supplement, symptom relief may take a few weeks. This

remedy is most effective in cases caused by hypertension and inflammation.

CoQ10 also improves your immune system, preventing tinnitus caused by sinus

or inner ear infection.

Garlic

Garlic is most effective at curing tinnitus caused by changes in altitude or

climate. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that are most

effective in curing tinnitus when applied directly to the ear canal.

To make this remedy, crush a few cloves of garlic and lightly fry them in a

tablespoon of sesame oil. Keep the heat low; you want to infuse the oil with the

garlic essence, not burn it off. Once you’ve strained the mixture and allowed it to

cool, you can administer 2-3 drops of the oil to your ear canal before you go to

bed each night. You should notice symptom relief within a week.

Garlic also improves your circulation. If your tinnitus is related to high blood

pressure, taking a garlic supplement every day can help to lower it, which will

improve your overall health in addition to your tinnitus.

Ginger

Ginger has analgesic (pain relieving) properties and fights pathogens within your

body. It’s most effective when brewed as a tea. Grate about a half teaspoon of

fresh ginger and steep it in hot water for around 10 minutes.

Ginger improves the circulation in your inner ear and the steam from the hot tea

can also help clear your sinuses if the tinnitus is caused by an infection. Drinking

2-3 cups per day will bring about the quickest relief.

If you’re not put off by ginger’s peppery taste, you can also chew on raw slices

of the root. The process of chewing relieves pressure in your inner ear, often one

of the contributing causes of tinnitus from altitude or weather changes.

Ginkgo Biloba

Best known for its ability to improve your memory, ginkgo biloba also improves

your circulation, which can reduce ringing in the ears when it’s caused by high

blood pressure or inflammation. Ginkgo also has antibacterial and anti-fungal

qualities, making it helpful in treating infection-related tinnitus.

You can find ginkgo biloba extract supplements in the health food section of

your grocery store. Look for an extract that contains 24-32% flavonoids and 6-

12% terpenoids.

The recommended dose for relieving tinnitus is between 120 and 240mg per day,

ideally divided into 3-4 doses. Relief won’t be instant; expect to take the ginkgo

for up to six weeks before you notice results. Once your symptoms improve, you

can drop the dose to 40-60mg per day to maintain your circulation.

Ginkgo is known to interact with certain medications, especially anticoagulants,

so if you take regular medications make sure to talk to your doctor before

starting a ginkgo regimen. Ginkgo also shouldn’t be given to children under the

age of 12.

Holy Basil

Though its taste is similar to the herb you put in your pasta, holy basil is an

Indian plant used for stress relief and other medicinal purposes. In the United

States, you’re more likely to find it in pill form as a supplement than you are to

track down a fresh plant. Like with ginkgo, holy basil’s main benefit with

regards to tinnitus is its ability to improve circulation and reduce inflammation.

Oral holy basil supplements will provide long-term relief of tinnitus; taking

300mg per day should yield results in around two weeks. For more immediate

results, two to three drops of holy basil juice applied directly to the affected ear

can provide tinnitus relief in as little as three days.

You can buy a liquid supplement at some health food stores or juice fresh leaves

at home by blending them into a paste then straining the liquid out. Use an

eyedropper to administer 2-3 drops to the ear twice per day.

Onions

The humble onion is not just for seasoning. Similar to mustard oil, you can use

onion juice to soften troublesome ear wax and relieve tinnitus symptoms. Chop

an onion into small pieces and put them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Once they’re cool, strain the juice out and put 2-3 drops in your affected ear,

letting the juice sit in your ear canal for around 5 minutes. You may need to do

this a few times over the course of a week or so to experience relief.

Read The Complete Report On Tinnitus

Contents

Introduction

1 – Things to Avoid

2 – Herbal Remedies

3 – Foods and vitamins

4 – Manual Remedies

5 – Living with Tinnitus