Is Ear Candling a Safe and Effective Way to Remove Earwax?

Hopi ear candling (also called ear coning or thermal-auricular therapy) is an alternative therapy where a hollow, cone-shaped candle is placed in the ear canal and lit at the other end. Benefits: the warmth and slight suction can help remove earwax and impurities, as well as promote relaxation. The candles are usually made from cotton or linen soaked in beeswax, paraffin, or a mixture of herbs and oils. What people believe it helps with: • Earwax buildup • Sinus congestion • Tinnitus (ringing in