Add the herbs and then the oil into a pint jar. Lightly pack down the herbs and cover with the oil by at least one inch.

Cover the jar with a lid and shake very well. Shake periodically over the next several weeks.

Put in a cool, dark place for 4-8 weeks. The herbs can infuse longer, if you forget about them. Oops! Done that myself. Be sure to continually check for mold or other problems.

Strain out the herbs with a fine muslin or sieve. Resist the temptation to squeeze out the last drop of oil to prevent herb particles getting into your earache oil. You do NOT want herbal particles in your ear. I usually hang my herbs in a muslin bag over night to let gravity strain them for me.

Place the oil in a jar, cap, and store in a cool dark place. Use within a year.

To use, warm gently in a heated spoon before application. Have your child tilt their head to the side so the oil doesn't run out and use a dropper to place several drops into the ear canal. Place a cotton ball just inside the ear to keep the oil in place. Gently massage the outside of the ear, if the patient will allow it. You can do this several times a day to help with pain and infection. You should see improvement with 12-24 hours. If you don't, see your medical professional.