Alternative medicines such as ear candles have been used by people around the world for centuries. Many cultures have been ear candling or ear coning, such as Hopi Indians, as an effective healing and relaxation ritual.

It is a common fact that using cotton ear buds or ear wax spoons is a dangerous way to remove ear wax and simply pushes the ear wax further into the ear canal. Some seek the help of professional ear wax removal by syringing the ear canal which is a harsh and sometimes uncomfortable treatment.