How to Make Clove Oil for Toothache

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Clove oil is a treasure trove of health benefits. It is of great importance in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine where might have been known for its anti-microbial, anti-fungal, antiviral, antiseptic and stimulating properties.  It may often be used as a remedy for toothache and other oral conditions. Clove has immense benefits, courtesy of the presence of a chemical compound called eugenol. You can also apply this oil to your skin and mucous membranes. So if you’re wondering how to make this oil at home, here is a quick recipe!

A clove oil bottle and a couple of cloves on a table

How to Make Clove Oil: Easy Steps

Your handy toothache remedy!
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Course: Oil
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: clove oil
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Passive Time: 12 days
Total Time: 12 days 10 minutes
Servings: 1 small jar

Ingredients

  • 8-10 pieces cloves
  • 1 cup olive oil (extra virgin)

Instructions

  • Carefully put the clove pieces into a glass jar.
    A close up of wooden spoon filled with dried cloves
  • Pour olive oil into the glass jar and close its lid.
    Pouring oil from a bottle in a bowl
  • Shake the glass jar and let it steep for 1-2 weeks. Every day shake the jar at least once so that the ingredients mix well.
  • Strain the oil into an airtight container using a fine-mesh strainer or a cheesecloth.
  • Use the oil immediately or store it in a dark dry place.
    A clove oil bottle and a couple of cloves on a table

Notes

You may also use grounded clove oil but then strain the oil accordingly.
You can store the oil up to 4 months and it won't get rancid.
The potency of the oil depends on the number of cloves used, so use them with caution.

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An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, Komal is a quirky writer. She loves to add a touch of creativity to everything she does. She has a diverse background in teaching biology, working as an analyst, and freelancing as a content writer. There are only two ways she can express herself, first is words and second is dance.

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