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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Gather your ingredients and supplies
• Part 2 of 3: Making the clove oil
• Part 3 of 3: Applying the clove oil
• Necessities

Clove is a spice that has various chemical ingredients, including eugenol. Clove oil is a natural remedy that can be applied directly to your gums to minimize pain from dental work or from pulling out a tooth. You can also apply clove oil in your mouth as a temporary solution for a toothache and sore throat. Clove oil is considered safe to apply to your skin. Keep in mind that multiple applications of clove oil in your mouth or on your gums can sometimes damage your gums, skin and mucous membranes. Always consult your doctor or dentist before using clove oil on your body.

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Part 1 of 3: Gather your ingredients and supplies

1. Buy cloves from a nearby health store. You can buy whole cloves and ground cloves from a nearby health food store. If you decide to use whole cloves, you will need to buy at least five to ten whole cloves to make enough oil to fill a 30ml jar. If you decide to use ground cloves, you will need at least one to two teaspoons of ground cloves to fill a 30ml glass jar.
   • Keep in mind that the more you use whole or ground cloves, the stronger the oil will get. You then have to adjust the dosage of the clove oil if the oil itself is stronger and more effective.
   • If you are using ground cloves, you can decide to strain out the cloves when the oil is ready. This is based on preference only and is not required for an effective bottle of clove oil.
2. Get a bottle of organic extra virgin olive oil. The olive oil will serve as a carrier oil and will help extract the ingredients from the clove. You can use extra virgin or virgin olive oil.
   • The amount of olive oil needed for the clove oil depends on how much clove oil you want to make. You don't need more than 30ml of olive oil to make 30ml of clove oil.
3. Find a dark, sterilized glass bottle to hold the oil in. A dark, sterilized glass bottle will keep the oil from spoiling or contaminating it. Use a bottle with an eye dropper for easy application of the clove.
   • You can also use a clear glass bottle with an airtight cap to hold the clove oil. You can put the glass bottle in a paper bag and keep it in a dark place to keep the oil from spoiling.
4. Use cheesecloth or a coffee filter to strain the oil. Once the cloves and oil have been combined and have had time to settle, you can decide to leave the cloves in the oil or strain them out.
   • You can buy cheesecloth from a baking store or make an easy strainer with a coffee filter.

Part 2 of 3: Making the clove oil

1. Place the whole cloves in the glass bottle. If you are using whole cloves, make sure your hands are clean when you put five to ten cloves in the 30ml bottle. If you are using ground cloves, you can put 1/4 cup of ground cloves in a 350ml jar.
   • If you decide to use more cloves in the oil, keep in mind that the oil will be stronger and you will need less when you apply it to your skin.
2. Fill the jar with olive oil to an inch above the cloves. Once the cloves are in the jar, slowly pour the olive oil into the jar until it is an inch above the cloves.
   • If you are using ground cloves, pour 250ml of olive oil into a 350ml jar. Let the 250 ml of olive oil run completely into the jar.
3. Close the jar and shake it. Make sure the jar is tightly closed before shaking the jar three to four times. This will ensure that the cloves and oil are well mixed.
4. Leave the jar for ten to fourteen days. The cloves and olive oil take time to interact for the olive oil to extract the chemical components of the cloves. Place the jar in a cool, dark place and make sure it is tightly closed to avoid contaminating the oil.
5. Strain out the cloves if you like. After ten to fourteen days you have useful clove oil. You can decide to leave the cloves in the oil or strain them out. This is based on preference and is not required to use the clove oil.
   • To strain out the cloves, place the cheesecloth or coffee filter over a clean glass jar. Hold the cloth or filter in place with an elastic band around the top of the mason jar. Slowly pour the oil through the cloth or filter into the clean glass jar. The cloves will then be sifted out of the oil.
   • If you decide not to strain out the whole cloves or ground cloves, you can use the same clove several times by refilling the jar with olive oil and leaving it for ten to fourteen days. After two to three uses, replace the old cloves with fresh cloves.

Part 3 of 3: Applying the clove oil

1. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water. Before putting the clove oil in your mouth, rinse it with a solution of warm, salt water. This allows you to rinse your mouth and the oil can work effectively on your gums.
   • If you're using clove oil as a mosquito repellent, you don't need to rinse your mouth before applying it to your skin. Applying clove oil to your skin can repel mosquitoes for up to five hours.
2. Use a cotton ball to apply the clove oil. Soak a clean cotton ball in the clove oil. Then hold it gently against your sore tooth or gums. Try to apply clove oil on the sore tooth or gums as much as possible.
   • You can also use a clean tissue to apply the clove oil by soaking the cloth in the clove oil and applying it to the sore tooth or gums.
3. See a dentist if your tooth pain is severe. Clove oil has been shown to help reduce toothache and act as a temporary solution to dental problems such as root canals and tartar build-up. But you shouldn't use clove oil as a permanent medical treatment for your dental problems. If your dental problem is severe and needs medical treatment, see a dentist.
4. Be aware of the risks of using clove oil. While clove oil is a well-known natural remedy that can work effectively, several health problems have also been associated with clove oil. Never apply clove oil to broken skin or ingest large amounts of clove oil. Side effects of taking too much clove oil include mouth pain, vomiting, sore throat, difficulty breathing, kidney failure and liver damage.
   • Keep in mind that children shouldn't take clove oil by mouth as it can have serious side effects such as seizures and liver damage. If you are pregnant you should avoid using clove oil as there is not enough reliable evidence to confirm that clove oil is safe for use in these medical conditions.
   • If you are going to have surgery within the next two weeks, you shouldn't use clove oil. Clove oil contains eugenol, which slows down blood clotting and can lead to bleeding during or after surgery.
   • Do not use clove oil if you are taking anticoagulants or medications that slow blood clotting, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, clopidogrel, diclofenac, or dalteparin.

Necessities

• Whole cloves or ground cloves
• Olive oil
• Dark glass jar
• Cheesecloth or a coffee filter
• Eye dropper
• Cotton balls