Amasha Oils ear candles: history, usage, and products.

Ear cones were used in many cultures and times throughout history by such diverse groups as the Aztecs, the Egyptians, and in India, China, and Tibet. Some ascribe the use of Ear Cones to the former Atlantean empire. It is generally believed ear cones were used not only for the physiological cleansing of the ear canal but also for spiritual purification before initiation rites and rituals. The processes of use have been lost or kept secret over time and are primarily handed down in an oral tradition here in the West.

Traditionally, glazed clay or stone ear cones containing carved spirals on the inner surface which helped create an inner clockwise spiral flow, were used to carry herbs or incense into the ear. The vacuum action of the cone today creates a counter clockwise spiral energy to draw out accumulated physical debris such as ear wax buildup, crystallized protein matter, fluid buildup due to infection, even various types of parasites. It is not difficult to imagine the variety of things that can enter the ear canal due to accident or ignorance. Years ago, a colleague had a cockroach imbedded in the wax of his ear, discovered during a hearing test, and there are numerous stories of pebbles, glass, even wormlike parasites in people's ears.

On the etheric levels, the spiraling smoke from the coning process creates a subtle but powerful inward energy spiraling through the body, breaking up blockages in our subtle energy system effecting not only the physical body, but our mind and emotions, helping to cleanse us of repressed emotions and memories. This allows us to release subconscious patterns that may cause degenerative disease. Those of us practicing various forms of bio-energetic healing and therapies become aware sooner or later that illness and disease shows up energetically as mental and emotional blocks long before manifesting in the physical, and that the healing process involves becoming aware of these memories and emotions and dealing with them, dissolving an underlying energetic cause of illness or disease.

Modern Ear Candle construction

The most common methods of candling today in the West utilize a simple cloth and wax cone that is discarded after use. Usual construction consists of strips of cotton dipped in wax, wound in a spiral, then dried and hardened. Some ear candle types are made with wax containing a variety of medicinal herbs.

Ear Candle Usage

The users we have spoken with have usually suggested gently inserting the narrow end of the cone into the ear canal. The client's head is comfortably supported underneath and behind by pillows or other soft materials, with the ear facing upward. For safety, a wet towel or cloth and/or a paper plate wrapped in tin foil is placed over the ear and head, a hole necessarily in the plate for the candle to pass through. A bowl of water is kept nearby for extinguishing the candle. The top of the candle is ignited and slowly burns creating a gentle spiral effect, pulling debris from the ear canal and stimulating energy flow internally. Before the candle burns down closer than two inches from the ear, it is extinguished and removed. Naturally if material exiting the ear during this process clogs the candle, then the candle must be extinguished, removed from the ear, and tapped out into a bowl of water kept nearby for this purpose. The ear candle is then replaced in the ear and relit until finished. The ears may be cleansed of any remaining ash or debris with simple soap and water or witch hazel. If going out into the cold or wind it is suggested to place cotton balls in the ears for a few hours until the normal coating of ear wax is naturally reestablished.

Some people may experience so large an amount of material exiting the ear canal that another candle or two may be necessary to finish the process. Ear wax naturally replenishes itself in about 24 hours. People in high decibel occupations such as musicians or heavy equipment operators usually have much more material in the ear canal than swimmers and divers. It is suggested to do the candling/coning in groups of three sessions, at least three days to a week apart from each other. Then, take a break of up to half a year. The ear may be coned every six months.

A word of caution: human hair is highly flammable. Burns, whether large or small, should be considered serious injuries. Make sure you have the necessary things nearby to extinguish flames in case of an accidental ignition of clothing, hair, or any other substances. Be sure to prevent access to the area being used during the candling process of children and animals large and small.

Most people report a sense of increased clarity, improved vision and hearing, reduced tinnitus or TMJ ( tempero-mandibular joint syndrome), sharper sense of smell and taste, sharper mental acuity and emotional stability, a feeling of calm and peacefulness. It is strongly advised that this process can be very profound, sometimes allowing the release of buried memories or events and emotions. The person conducting the coning session should therefore be versed in counseling skills, or have someone present who is, to create and maintain an emotionally safe environment for the client and to guide the client through any potential emotional turbulence.

Amasha Oils Ear Candles	size approx.: 11/8" (28mm) x 1/4" (6mm) x 6 3/4" (173mm)
Ear Candles, 1 to 11	each $ 4.65
Ear Candles, 12 to 35	each $ 4.15
Ear Candles, 36 to 59	each $ 3.75
Ear Candles, 60 to 83	each $ 3.25
Ear Candles, 84 to 107	each $ 3.00
Ear Candles, 108 to 199	each $ 2.75
Ear Candles, 200 or more	each $ 2.50

Amasha Oils ear candles are custom made for us in a meditative environment to accent their healing properties. Those sensitive to energy inform us they are exceptionally clear. They are made from Cotton and beeswax only. Additionally, to promote a higher standard of safety in reducing the possibility of any back drip of hot wax into the ear canal during usage there is no wax on the inner surface. They measure approximately 11/8" (28mm) opening at top, 1/4" (6mm) opening at bottom, 6 3/4" (173mm) length.

You may contact us anytime with any questions concerning ear candles and their usage, essential oils, or any questions relating to their esoteric aspects.