Get $200 off a pair of Omni 2 hearing aids with code EVERYMOMENT25

help@audicus.com855-971-0451
Get Started
Hearing Loss Herbs
Hearing Loss Herbs

Five Herbs for Hearing Loss

Kristen Knight, LHIS

May 11, 2022

Updated: August 1, 2025

Did you know that good nutrition can help treat hearing loss? These 5 herbs are considered natural remedies for hearing.

Hear Ahead of the Holidays Sale!

Get $200 off a pair of Omni 2 hearing aids with code EVERYMOMENT25

Get Hearing Aids
While there is no way to fully restore hearing, there are many treatments for hearing loss. Hearing aids, surgery, and cochlear implants can all help to improve your hearing. Some people prefer to go a more natural route and turn to nutrition for hearing loss help. If you're interested in the benefits of herbs on your hearing health, read along.

Top 5 Herbal Cures for Hearing Loss

Below we go over the top five herbs that can promote ear health and possibly stave off hearing loss.

1) Gingko Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba to Naturally improve Hearing The Ginkgo tree is native to Asia and produces large fan-shaped leaves that have been eaten for many centuries. To many, it is considered a natural remedy for hearing loss. According to WebMD, Gingko can promote better blood circulation, which is important for your entire body, ears included. Proper blood circulation to your ears keeps everything functioning and keeps your ears at a safe temperature. Ginkgo is also thought to benefit people who suffer from cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s.  

2) Spearmint

Spearmint to cure hearing loss Can spearmint cure your hearing loss? Not quite, but it's an excellent source of folic acid. Folic acid is integral for ear health, which is why spearmint is considered a hearing superfood. According to a 2010 study, which followed 126 people aged 60 or older, age-related hearing loss is linked with low levels of folic acid. Dried spearmint is a fun way to up your folic acid intake—you can use it in desserts or make it into a nice hot tea. Folic acid can also be found in leafy greens, avocados, beets, and beans.   Are you ready for change? Watch our latest video now: [embed]https://vimeo.com/364392774[/embed]

3) Garlic

Has your doctor mentioned that garlic can help with hearing loss? Garlic is proven to hold certain antibacterial properties. While most ear infections that lead to hearing loss are viral-based, garlic can fight infections caused by bacteria. To make the most of garlic’s hearing health benefits, purchase garlic oil from a health food store. You can put the garlic oil directly in the infected ear. If this doesn’t sound ideal, you can also eat raw garlic and get the benefits that way!  

4) Dill and Zinc

Dill herb for better hearing Zinc is an important nutrient for hearing health. Zinc strengthens the immune system, which can protect against ear infections, and also promotes healthy cell growth in your ears and throughout your body. Like the other herbs we've mentioned, it won't restore your hearing completely. This is because your outer hair cells, which are important for hearing, don't grow back naturally. What it can do is help keep your remaining ear cells in tip-top shape. We get zinc through food, but you can also up your zinc intake by eating more dill. Include dill, which contains 0.1mg of zinc per tbsp, into recipes with zinc-rich foods such as spinach.

Take Free Online Hearing Test

5) Turmeric

Turmeric is related to ginger and has been used for centuries as a cure for viral infections such as the flu. The health benefits of turmeric have been widely studied, and turmeric might also help fight depression, high cholesterol, PMS, and more. With so many different benefits, Tumeric is revered as a natural cure for many ailments. In addition, turmeric is high in potassium, which is vital for healthy ears. Potassium levels drop as we age, which might contribute to age-related hearing loss. Stock up on turmeric to keep your potassium levels high.

Written by Elena McPhillips, Updated in 2022 by Kim Smith

References: WebMD, EurekaAlert, National Center for Biotechnology Information, Livestrong.com.

Hearing Aids lying on a counter next to a phone
Hearing Aids lying on a counter next to a phone

Hear Ahead of the Holidays Sale!

Get $200 off a pair of Omni 2 hearing aids with code EVERYMOMENT25

Get Hearing Aids

More Like This

Health and Wellness

Man in a cap and hearing protection riding on a tractor

How Hearing Loss Increases Injury Risk and What Unions Can Do About It

September 26, 2025

8 min read

Hearing loss raises the risk of falls, traffic, and workplace injuries. Learn how unions can protect members through screening, PPE, and safety policies.

Health

3 Construction workers in Yellow vests

Making Training Accessible for Members with Hearing Loss

September 26, 2025

6 min read

Learn how unions and employers can make training accessible for workers with hearing loss through ADA compliance, assistive tech, and inclusive practices.