Herb
Clove
A warming spice traditionally dabbed on the gums to ease minor tooth and teething discomfort.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 65/100Tap to see the breakdown
👶 Safe for children?
This remedy carries age-related cautions. Please read them before giving it to a child, and check with your pediatrician or pharmacist first.
- Use only occasionally for teething discomfort in children; consult a pediatric dentist for persistent pain.
🌱 What it is
Clove is a fragrant flower bud spice containing eugenol, long used for its numbing, warming properties.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Traditional, inexpensive gum-soothing remedy
- Pleasant aromatic spice
- Small amounts are easy to keep on hand
🥄 How to use it
Dab a small amount of diluted clove oil on the affected gum area using a cotton swab; always dilute clove oil before use -- never apply undiluted oil directly to gum tissue, even briefly, and not at all in infants or young children.
How much: A drop of diluted clove oil on a cotton swab, applied briefly to the gum; use sparingly.
Why it works: Eugenol in clove has mild local numbing and antiseptic properties that may ease gum discomfort.
⚠️ Cautions
- Undiluted clove oil can irritate or burn gum tissue — dilute before use.
- Use only occasionally for teething discomfort in children; consult a pediatric dentist for persistent pain.
- Avoid swallowing concentrated clove oil.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
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