Clove And Clove Oil

Cloves have been revered for centuries for their antiseptic and anesthetic properties, both its fresh and dehydrated forms are effective in the relief of toothache pain.


The Clove has made several appearances throughout history and was used as far back as 200 BC in China for the relief of toothache pain and to freshen the breath. During the 19th century, long before the dental hygiene we know of today existed, the dentists of the time would carry liberal supplies of clove oil to numb their patient's mouths before and after extraction and for the alleviation of toothache pain. Clove oil is extracted from the clove bud which through its Eugenol content gains its bactericidal, anesthetic qualities making it an effective natural painkiller.


Cloves are still an effective way to manage toothache pain to this day and its longevity throughout the ages is proof of this.


Use any of the following methods:


Directions:


Place a fresh or dehydrated clove on the painful part of the tooth and bite down gently for 30 minutes, if the pain allows chew the clove until soft allowing the natural oil to permeate the affected area. If the pain persists, chew a second one. Because clove contains analgesic qualities you should experience numbness to the area within minutes of application.


You can also apply clove oil directly to the affected spot with a q-tip avoiding the tongue and surrounding gum area. In addition to having a strong, concentrated unpleasant taste of cloves, it can also irritate the surrounding tissue. Leaving on for 3 minutes should adequately numb the painful tooth.
Clove oil is for external use only and should not to be swallowed but rather rinsed thoroughly with water after application. More than 2 applications with clove oil is not recommended. Clove oil can be toxic if taken in large quantities.

(Not Recommended For Pregnant Women)