Discover The Hopi Candles, A Remedy To Clean The Ear In A Natural Way

Under the name of Hopi candles hides a very old tradition of the indigenous people of the United States. They used their ancient wisdom to develop different natural remedies for all kinds of disorders.

There are many treatments that can help us alleviate these ailments, as suggested by this study by the Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid. Find out what Hopi candles are, what they are for, and how you can use them yourself at home to gently and naturally clean and strengthen your ear.

Hopi candles

Hopi candles, despite their name, are not really candles. They are cylindrical tubes made with beeswax and natural fabrics that are lit at one end as we would with incense.

The other end is placed in the ear. In this way, the effect of heat helps to soften and remove the wax that accumulates inside.

This curious and effective system is based on the tradition of the Hopi American Indians, although many therapists refer to it as auricular thermal therapy. They use it to clean and strengthen the ear in a natural way, and avoid the aggressiveness and side effects of other treatments.

In addition, the great advantage is that, if we carry it out with the necessary precaution, we can do it ourselves at home very easily. Below we detail all its properties.

What are Hopi candles for?

The most frequent use is to soften the wax that accumulates in the ears and expel it through the candle. If we apply them in time, before an important plug is made, we will be able to avoid subsequent obstructions.

However, Hopi candles have the following uses and properties. Here are some of them:

• They produce a pleasant sensation of relaxation, both during application (with a cracking sound and slight heat) and afterwards, thanks to a liberating sensation of cleanliness and hearing acuity.
• They regulate the pressure between the head and the ear and between the ear canals.
• They can solve some cases of hissing and humming.

How should we use them?

The application time of each ear candle is about 10 minutes. In addition, we must always make both ears and we will need a specialized person to apply them to us.

• We will lie down in a clear place where we are comfortable, we will leave the ear up.
• Most of the candles usually have a protective disk so that the ashes do not fall on us, although the fabric does not usually come off. If they have a disc, we will place it.

• We will place the candle inside the ear and light the other end.
• While the candle is consumed we will remain without moving, keeping the candle in a vertical position.
• A pleasant sensation of well-being is felt as we listen to the sound of the burning candle. We should not feel any discomfort or pain.

In general, the candles tend to extinguish themselves when they reach about 3 centimeters from the end. Some have a mark and others indicate it with the protective disk. If not, we will put it out ourselves in a glass of water that we will have prepared next to it.

The most surprising thing about these candles is that, when finished, we can open what remains of them. Then we will  observe the amount of wax that has come out of our ear.

Where can they be found?

Hopi candles can be purchased at some pharmacies where other natural products are sold. They can also be purchased online at cheaper prices.

We must pay close attention to the quality of the candles, especially if we see them at a very low price. They must be made with 100% natural ingredients, based on pure beeswax and some fabric such as cotton or untreated linen. In some cases they also carry natural essences.

It is very important to use the ear candles as indicated in this article. They are not recommended in cases of infection or inflammation, perforated eardrums or possible allergic reactions to their ingredients.

In the same way, we recommend caution. There is not enough scientific data to support the use of this treatment, so it is recommended to see a doctor first to avoid possible problems.