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• Part 2 of 3: Make Clove Oil
• Part 3 of 3: Apply Clove Oil
• What do you need

1 Purchase cloves from your supermarket or health food store. Buy dried whole buds or ground cloves. If you decide to use a whole clove, you need at least 5-10 buds for 30 ml of oil. If you are going to use ground cloves, you will need 1–2 teaspoons (6.5–13 grams) of powder for 30 milliliters of oil.

• The more buds or powder you use, the richer the oil will be. This should be taken into account when dosing the oil.
• If you are using ground cloves, you can strain the finished oil, although this is optional and depends on your preference.

2 Purchase a bottle of organic extra virgin olive oil. It will serve as a base oil and help extract the beneficial properties of cloves. Extra virgin or virgin olive oil is suitable.

• The amount of olive oil you need depends on how much clove oil you want to make. For every 30 milliliters of clove oil, you need no more than 30 milliliters of olive oil.

3 Find a sanitized dark glass jar to store the oil in. In such a jar, the oil will not deteriorate or get dirty. Use a dropper bottle to make it easier to apply clove oil.

• You can also store clove oil in a sealed, clean glass jar. To prevent the oil from spoiling, place the jar in a paper bag and store it in a dark place.

4 Use cheesecloth or a coffee filter to strain the oil. After you add the cloves to the oil and infuse it, you can strain it to remove the buds or powder.

• Gauze can be purchased at your nearest pharmacy. You can also strain the oil through a coffee filter.

Part 2 of 3: Make Clove Oil

1. 1 Pour the clove buds into the glass jar. If you are using whole buds, wash your hands and put them in a jar at the rate of 5-10 buds for every 30 milliliters of oil. If you have ground cloves, you can put ¼ cup (about 300 grams) of powder in a 350 ml jar.
   • If you choose to add more cloves, keep in mind that this will make the oil richer and will need to be applied to the skin in smaller amounts.
2. 2 Pour olive oil into the jar so that it covers the clove by about 2.5 centimeters. After placing the cloves in the jar, slowly pour the olive oil over it so that it covers about 2.5 centimeters.
   • If using ground cloves, add 1 cup (240 ml) olive oil to a 350 ml jar. Wait for the oil to drain completely and cover the powder.
3. 3 Close the jar and shake it. Make sure the jar is tightly closed and then shake it 3-4 times to get the clove and oil well combined.
4. 4 Insist the oil for 10-14 days. It takes a while for the oil to interact with the clove and extract the beneficial chemicals from it. Seal the jar well to keep the oil from getting dirty and place it in a cool, dark place.
5. 5 Strain the oil if desired. After 10-14 days, clove oil will be ready to use. You can leave whole buds or clove powder in the oil, or strain it. It depends on your preference.
   • To strain the oil, take a clean glass jar and place cheesecloth or a coffee filter over the neck. Slide an elastic band over the neck to secure the gauze or filter to it. Pour the oil slowly through cheesecloth or a filter into a clean jar. This will leave the cloves on the filter.
   • If you decide not to filter the oil and leave the clove buds or powder in it, you can reuse them and refill the oil for 10-14 days when the old one ends. Use cloves 2-3 times and then replace with fresh ones.

Part 3 of 3: Apply Clove Oil

1. 1 Rinse your mouth with salt water. Before applying clove oil to your gums, you should rinse your mouth out with a warm, aqueous solution of salt. This will cleanse your mouth and the oil will work more effectively on your gums.
   • If you are using clove oil as a mosquito repellent, it must be applied to your skin, so there is no point in rinsing your mouth. Apply the oil to your skin to keep mosquitoes away for up to five hours.
2. 2 Apply clove oil with a cotton pad. Take a clean cotton ball, dip it in clove oil and press lightly against a sore tooth or gum. Try to apply as much oil as possible to the tooth or gum.
   • You can also use a clean rag: soak it in oil and apply it to a sore tooth or gum.
3. 3 See your dentist if you have a serious problem with your teeth or gums. Clove oil has been shown to help relieve toothaches and temporarily resolve problems with root canals and plaque buildup. However, it should not be used as a permanent medicine for any dental or gum problems. See your dentist if you need medical attention.
4. 4 Be aware of the risks associated with using clove oil. While clove oil is considered an effective natural remedy, it can cause a variety of health problems. Never apply clove oil to tears and cuts in your skin, or use it in large quantities. Swallowing large amounts of clove oil can lead to mouth pain, vomiting, sore throat, difficulty breathing, kidney failure, and liver damage.
   • Note that clove oil should not be used to treat the mouth of children as it can cause serious side effects such as seizures and liver damage. Also, clove oil should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as there is insufficient reliable information on whether it is safe for them.
   • Do not use clove oil if you have any surgery in the next two weeks. Clove oil contains eugenol, which slows blood clotting and can cause bleeding during or after surgery.
   • Do not use clove oil if you are taking any anticoagulants or drugs that slow blood clotting, such as acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), ibuprofen, naproxen, clopidogrel, diclofenac, or dalteparin.

What do you need

• Whole buds or clove powder
• Olive oil
• Dark glass jar
• Gauze or coffee filter
• Pipette
• Cotton pads