I. Clove Tincture
This is a soothing clove tincture remedy until you can visit with your dentist:
If you have a toothache, then add 4 clove buds (leaves if buds are not available) to 1-ounce of gin; shake the mixture for 2-3 minutes; then swab the sore or painful area with this tincture as needed.
DO NOT DRINK!!!!!
In addition, clove will help in decreasing infection of decaying tooth.
Oil of clove or clove oil (Eugenia caryophallata) has a sweet, spicy taste and comes from the clove bud. It is also used to relieve toothaches; however, one should be very careful using full strength clove oil because it can damage the nerves of the tooth and it is a potential irritant to sensitive skin. Always dilute clove oil. Add 1-2 drops of clove oil to a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, mix well, then swab the sore or painful area as needed
II. Clove Rubbing Oil
To make an anodyne (analgesic) rubbing or massage oil, add the above mixture (tincture) to 1/2 - 1 cup of oil extra virgin oil, mix well then apply to soothe achy muscles.
DO NOT DRINK!!!!!
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Dr. Kheti A. Sahure, Msc.D.,
Herbalist & Metaphysician
Kheti Metaphysical Institute
