Ear candling or coning is an alternative way to remove ear wax.

Regardless of the continued debate on whether it works or not, the immediate effect is evident.  It involves placing the narrow end of a hollow, cone shaped candle made of beeswax, into the external auditory canal.  The far end of the candle is lit, which creates a vacuum.  Together with the warming effect of the smoke it melts the wax and loosens debris lodged in the ear.

The process takes about 15 to 20 minute each ear.