Several social media users claim that putting few drops of cow ghee through nasal can miraculously cure a severe earache.
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Ghee is used in tandem with herbal medication as a part of Ayurveda, a centuries-old form of alternative medicine practiced in India. Beyond its believed spiritual and medicinal properties, ghee has recently gained traction as a healthier alternative to standard butter. However, while there is an increase in scientific studies confirming its health benefits, more research is needed.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/ghee-good-for-you
But can ghee combat severe earache?
Fact check
NewsMeter found the claim to be false.
According to Ayurveda, ‘medicinal ghee / oil to remove impurities and toxins from the entire body through specific cleanses, practices such as oil pulling, oil in ears & belly button, netra vasti (medicated ghee for eye purification) and of course nasya. Nasya is the application of medicated ghee inserted up the nose to cleanse the nasal cavity of any impurities, helps with headaches, moisturize and lubricate the passageway and eliminate excess kapha.’
However, this blog does not talks about any benefit with earache issue.
https://www.gotirth.org/ayurvedic-science-of-nasya-gotirth/
As we could not find any scientific evidence or research done on the nasal treatment for earache yet.
We contacted Dr Priyajeet Panigrahi, ENT Specialist to debunk the claim.
He said, ‘Ghee is contains lipids mainly fatty acids both PUFA and SFA. Putting this into nostrils may keep the nasal mucosa oily. So, it can adhere to microorganisms and prevent entry and spread. It has no role for treatment ear drum issue rather if the oily things get stuck inside eustachian tube there will be there will be problem of blocking sensation.
Patient will suffer more eventually.
