Fact Check: Can garlic-infused mustard oil cure ear pain at home?

Sloshing garlic-infused mustard oil into one's ear might smell comforting. But, as per Dr Priyajeet Panigrahi, Consultant ENT, it's not a proven cure for ear pain and could irritate sensitive skin. Folk remedies are tempting, yet pain relief comes from understanding why one's ear aches and when to seek proper care. Experts say common kitchen concoctions don't replace evidence-based treatment.