@fBoyle-- Yea, that's a great, old remedy for earaches and ear wax. The oil used for it is olive oil. It's called sweet oil because when you cook something with olive oil, it makes the food slightly sweeter than other oils. ...
Medicinally, Bays have been used to treat earaches, rashes caused by poison ivy, rheumatism, arthritis and even high blood pressure. The pungent oil found in Bays also makes a great natural insect repellent. Uses: A popular culinary herb, Bay is great in hearty stews or to season meats. ...