Cold & cough2 min
A Clove with Mishri to Suck for a Tickly Throat
One clove held in the mouth with a crystal of mishri, sucked slowly for a tickly throat and cough at night.
Clove in everyday Indian homes
Laung (clove) is strongly aromatic and slightly numbing, which is why it has a long history in toothache and throat remedies.
Clove has a mild numbing effect and mishri adds sweetness, which together can calm a tickly throat for a while. It is a simple, old travelling remedy.
Ingredients
- 1 clove
- 1 small crystal of mishri
How to prepare
- Lightly crush the clove's head between your teeth.
How to use
- Hold the clove and mishri in your cheek and suck slowly; do not chew hard.
- Use once or twice a day.
Helpful habits
- Good cloves are oily and release oil when pressed with a nail.
Precautions
- Not for young children, who may choke.
- Never put undiluted clove oil on gums or skin; it can burn.
- Keep clove oil away from children.
- If you take regular medicines or have a long-term condition, check with your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions
Can I swallow the clove?
- It is better to spit it out after a few minutes.
Is it okay in pregnancy?
- Food amounts are fine; ask your doctor if unsure.
Can clove fix a toothache?
- It may ease pain briefly; a toothache needs a dentist.
