Bitter almond is the quieter cousin of the sweet kernel, and Unani practice has always kept the two apart — this one never for the spoon, only for the outside of the body. Laraib presses it in small batches and bottles just ten millilitres at a time, because this is an oil used in drops, warmed slightly, and used sparingly.
What it is traditionally used for
- Warmed and instilled as drops to relieve earache and throbbing in the ear
- Long used in the Unani tradition in the care of dulled or hardened hearing
- Applied to soften hardened wax before a proper ear cleaning
- Used as a traditional household ear remedy in the cold, dry months
- Kept in the medicine cabinet as a small, ready ear-care standby
How it is made
Bitter almond kernels from a single-origin supplier are sorted, then cold-pressed in small batches so each pressing stays fresh — this oil does not keep well in bulk. It is settled and filtered clear before bottling in a small amber pack that limits light exposure. Nothing artificial is added: no carrier oil, no mineral oil, no fragrance and no preservative.
How to take it
For external use only. Warm the closed bottle in the palm to body temperature, tilt the head, and instil 2–3 drops into the ear. Rest for five minutes with the head tilted, then plug loosely with cotton wool. Once or twice a day is enough. Never use a dropper straight from a cold bottle.
Good to know
- Compact 10 ml pack — the small size reflects how few drops are needed
- Strictly for external use; bitter almond oil is never taken by mouth
- 100% pure and natural, cold-pressed in small batches with nothing added
- Prepared in Laraib Herbal Pharma’s DRAP-licensed Multan facility
Haris Saleem (verified owner) –
Does what it says for my father’s ear discomfort. The bottle is very small though — I understand why, but in Mirpur the shipping costs more than the product, so I would like a 25 ml option.
Amna Tariq (verified owner) –
Used it to soften wax before going to the ENT in Lahore. The doctor said it made the cleaning far easier. Genuine bitter almond oil, you can tell from the sharp smell.
Zain Bhatti (verified owner) –
My son gets earache every winter in Hyderabad and the paediatrician cleared us to try this alongside his treatment. Two warm drops at bedtime and he stops crying within ten minutes. Small bottle but it has lasted two seasons.