Clove oil is a popular natural treatment for toothaches. The ingredient eugenol, a potent antioxidant, is responsible for its “magic.” Clove oil can be purchased commercially anyplace essential oils are sold, but it’s also simple to manufacture your own. If you’re considering using clove oil, talk to your doctor first so they can advise you on any precautions you should take, especially if you’re on medicine for a chronic health problem. Because the eugenol in cloves degrades as they age, make sure they’re as fresh as possible for the optimum results. You won’t receive as much of an effect from dried cloves because they don’t have as much eugenol. Cloves are also available in crushed or powdered form, but you won’t obtain nearly as much essence from them. Place your cloves in a bowl and carefully crush them with a mortar. This aids in the extraction of the cloves’ essence. When the cloves have a rough consistency, stop. You can also apply a small amount of the carrier oil on the whole cloves before crushing them (coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and olive oil are all good options). This ensures that the oil is completely absorbed by the cloves. The oil is protected from deterioration by dark glass. Place the crushed cloves in the jar’s bottom. If you want to make sure they’re evenly spread at the bottom of the jar, shake them about a little. Glass with an amber or cobalt hue works well. If you just have a clear glass jar, that’s alright; just make sure it’s kept somewhere where it won’t be exposed to light. The oil is protected from deterioration by dark glass. Place the crushed cloves in the jar’s bottom. If you want to make sure they’re evenly spread at the bottom of the jar, shake them about a little. Glass with an amber or cobalt hue works well. If you just have a clear glass jar, that’s alright; just make sure it’s kept somewhere where it won’t be exposed to light.
