Can I use it on my neck?

Yes, for muscle stiffness, keeping away from the face.

Is clove oil the same as clove bud oil?

Clove bud oil is the usual, milder type for skin.

Can clove fix a toothache?

It may ease pain briefly; a toothache needs a dentist.

Diluted Clove Oil Rub for Muscle Aches

Two or three drops of clove oil in a spoon of coconut or sesame oil, massaged into aching muscles for a warming, mildly numbing effect.

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 oil contains eugenol, which has mild numbing and warming properties. Many Indian pain balms contain clove. Diluting it properly is essential, as neat clove oil can burn the skin.

Ingredients

2 to 3 drops clove oil
1 tbsp coconut or sesame oil

How to prepare

Mix clove oil thoroughly into the carrier oil.

How to use

Massage into sore muscles once or twice a day.
Wash hands afterwards and keep away from eyes.

Helpful habits

Good cloves are oily and release oil when pressed with a nail.

Precautions

Never apply undiluted. Not for children under six or on broken skin. Stop if the skin burns or turns red.
Never put undiluted clove oil on gums or skin; it can burn.
Keep clove oil away from children.
A home remedy, not a treatment. See a doctor if symptoms last more than a few days or get worse.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it on my neck?: Yes, for muscle stiffness, keeping away from the face.
Is clove oil the same as clove bud oil?: Clove bud oil is the usual, milder type for skin.
Can clove fix a toothache?: It may ease pain briefly; a toothache needs a dentist.