Ear candles are said to have been used as long ago as the Ancient Greeks but it was the Native American Hopi Indians who brought the practice to the rest of the world. The word Hopi means "people of peace".

The candle, which is a cylindrical tube does not have a wick, contains flax, honey, St Johns Wort, sage, camomile, beeswax and betacarotine. The flax material is submerged for 6 to 8 weeks in containers containing honey, herbal oils and extracts. The impregnated fabric is rolled into a cylindrical shape, a filter is inserted and it is sprayed with beeswax to seal in the ingredients and to maintain its shape. When the candle is gently inserted into the ear and lit, a moderate suction is created which can help with excessive ear wax. The movement and energy of the flame send tiny vibrations down the candle which gently massage the ear drum, releasing any excess pressure. This can be very helpful for people who suffer from pain in the ear after flying. They are relaxing and calming in times of stress, they create a feeling of balance and aid alertness, concentration and clearer thinking.