Darryl Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Recently I was waiting for my son's prescription to be filled and noticed that they had ear candles for sale. Apparently this isn't uncommon.Do you think they should be sold at a pharmacy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplekitty Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaFreya Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I thought they were banned by the ACCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozgirl Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Yeah, No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplekitty Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I thought they were banned by the ACCCNot that I know of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froyo Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Absolutely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpentine Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I have seen them there, but what are they and what are their purpose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaFreya Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I have seen them there, but what are they and what are their purpose? You light them and put them in your ear and woo doesn’t happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozgirl Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Woo doesnt happen.I thought they 'worked' but could do damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaFreya Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Yes, fall out and set you on fire too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antifa Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I have seen them there, but what are they and what are their purpose? Allegedly they clear ear wax. Allegedly. I tried them 20 odd years ago, they didn’t work and I later discovered that they can be rather dangerous. I would be giving any pharmacy that sold the.m a sketchy side eye.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaFreya Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I suppose if you removed enough of your own ear wax you could make a candle and it might work. At least better than these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Escapin Xmas Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Pharmacies are full of stuff that doesn’t work! Don’t know why you’re singling out ear candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaFreya Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Pharmacies are full of stuff that doesn’t work! Don’t know why you’re singling out ear candles? Because they also can be dangerous and cause heating loss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazycritter Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 The so called wax and impurities you see in the candles after the session are ash and wax from the the candle itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddlepop Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Pharmacies are full of stuff that doesn’t work! Don’t know why you’re singling out ear candles? Other stuff like Bach Rescue Remedy drops shouldn't be sold in pharmacies. Homeopathic woo and a waste of money unless you're fine with the placebo effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplekitty Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 The so called wax and impurities you see in the candles after the session are ash and wax from the the candle itself. Yes,it's BS and dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitmincepies Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Pharmacies are full of stuff that doesn’t work! Don’t know why you’re singling out ear candles? Other stuff like Bach Rescue Remedy drops shouldn't be sold in pharmacies. Homeopathic woo and a waste of money unless you're fine with the placebo effect. I was buying something for DD when she was a baby, I was asked (by an assistant) if I’d like something more ‘natural’. I rather shocked her when I said I preferred the drugs that were proven to work thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandelbrot Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I remember an old EB thread where someone talked about using them for their toddler's ear infection. Imagine a toddler, in horrible pain from a middle ear infection, with a lit candle in their ear... just horrifying.No, I don't think pharmacies should sell them, or the colloidal silver I've seen at others. Rescue remedy etc I put in the 'placebo but not dangerous' category so I figure as long as they're not purporting to actually work, they're not as bad as something that's actively dangerous when used as directed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verucasalt Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I had to look up what that was. I swear I don't live under a rock.Wow. There is clearly a market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feebi Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) There was a lot of chatting on EB 15 years ago about how amazng they are. Exh wanted me to use one on his ear. I nearly burnt his ear lobe off but apart from that it did nothing. Edited February 28, 2021 by Feebi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YodaTheWrinkledOne Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Loads of things that don't work which are sold at pharmacies. Ear candles are just one of hundreds. Pharmacies have always been places of "miracle cures" as well things that actually work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie28 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Definitely shouldn’t be sold at a pharmacy, and nor should many other things. We have a local pharmacy that sells a few vitamins but absolutely no woo- once I found them I’ve tried to be a loyal customer. It’s a smallish store and looks empty compared to other pharmacies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STBG 2 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Pharmacies around here seem to be moving to the the old Drug Store model we've seen overseas that sells anything from soap powder, stuffed toys. jewellery, food stuff and of course medication.There is an entire section of woo at the one we go to. It is disturbing to me but I am struggling to find a place that is strictly pharmaceutical, medical and non woo personal care items. I admit to not being too upset that I have managed to buy some last minute toys for grand children for Christmas last year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericBeverage Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Pharmacies around here seem to be moving to the the old Drug Store model we've seen overseas that sells anything from soap powder, stuffed toys. jewellery, food stuff and of course medication.There is an entire section of woo at the one we go to. It is disturbing to me but I am struggling to find a place that is strictly pharmaceutical, medical and non woo personal care items. I admit to not being too upset that I have managed to buy some last minute toys for grand children for Christmas last year though. Yep. My DD works at a pharmacy (large national chain) and I'm frequently surprised by what she tells me they sell. Anything from ear candles and other woo items to UNO cards and umbrellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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