What are ear candles ear candles are cones or cylinders of waxed cloth that have been infused with herbs essential oils and other natural ingrediants such as honey sage 38 camomile etc what are they used for ear candles are used to help with a wide range of problems connected with the ears nose throat and sinuses compacted ear wax relief from sinusitus rhinitis glue ear colds flu headaches migraines swimmers ear ear pain from frequent or long haul flights irrita