Clove Oil's most prominent use is in dental care. Its germicidal properties make it effective for relieving dental pain, tooth ache, sore gums and mouth ulcers. Due to its antiseptic properties, clove oil is useful for wounds, cuts, scabies, athlete's foot, fungal infections, bruises, prickly heat and other types of injuries. Also good for treating insect bites and stings. Clove oil has a cooling and anti inflammatory effect and is good for clearing the nasal passage. As an expectorant it is good to use for coughs, colds, bronchitis and sinusitis. Chewing a clove bud is traditionally recommended to soothe sore throats.
- Antiseptic: Prevents or removes infection - gargling with diluted clove oil helps in easing throat pain and irritation. Also good for bad breath
- Antiviral: Kills virus, or helps prevent a virus developing
- Antibacterial: Prevents or removes bacteria
- Analgesic: Painkilling effect
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammations