ScoutTN Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I had my wisdom teeth out last week and got dry socket. Extreme pain! Nerve pain! The oral surgeon put small strips of paper soaked in clove oil into the sockets and all pain gone in about 3 minutes! Glorious! Amazing! :D:D:D:D:D:D I was dreading this long weekend b/c the effect would wear off so the hygienist told me to get a bottle of clove oil from Whole Foods and dab the papers with a Q-tip soaked in it. Worked like a charm! All the pain relief of percocet with none of the drawbacks! Nice to know that some old fashioned remedies are still used by doctors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandamom Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I had that problem last year and my dentist didn't tell me about clove oil. In desperation I did some searching online and found that Red Cross Toothache Medicine is the same stuff and it was a lifesaver. I found it at Rite Aid or Walgreens. Amazon carries the stuff but at a lot higher of a price than I found in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 that is amazing! can you use it for anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 can you use it for anything else? Yes. Put it on shoes and backs of hands, and puppies won't nip them. Thanks for mentioning the pain relief aspects, ScoutTN. I am going to buy some for the medicine cabinet (or in my case, drawer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 WOW -- too late for me, but great to know.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm glad you posted this. My mil has a really inflamed gum & this may help until she can get in to see a dentist.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracieT Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Clove oil is also a disinfectant and an anti-fungal! It's great for things like athlete's foot. You just have to make sure to dilute it really well in the carrier oil. I had this rash on my elbows a few months ago. I have NO idea to this day what it was. I had myself convinced I had scabies and all sorts of things. :) Hehe. Anyway, in case it was a fungus I mixed up about 1/4 cup of coconut oil (which also has amazing healing properties) and I think like 5 drops of clove oil and put that on my elbows. The rash was cleared up the next day! I know it was the clove oil because I'd already tried just plain coconut oil. I still don't know if it was a fungus or not. The reason I had clove oil on hand in the first place was because we had a basement flood and some mold issues and diffusing clove and cinnamon oil kills mold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 yup, we use it in veterinary medicine sometimes, but only if you have a vet that has been practicing a few decades, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandamom Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 The taste is nasty and a teeny tiny goes a very long way. It is great stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I have some in my house now, which I was going to use in homemade body care products, but I'm wondering if it would be safe to use for dd#3's teething pain. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandamom Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I have some in my house now, which I was going to use in homemade body care products, but I'm wondering if it would be safe to use for dd#3's teething pain. Any thoughts? I would be very careful for a baby. If I use any amount that is too much it has caused burning pain (not as bad as the pain that caused me to use it in the first place) so I would be afraid of causing more problems for my dc if I used it on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Clove oil is also a disinfectant and an anti-fungal! It's great for things like athlete's foot. You just have to make sure to dilute it really well in the carrier oil. I had this rash on my elbows a few months ago. I have NO idea to this day what it was. I had myself convinced I had scabies and all sorts of things. :) Hehe. Anyway, in case it was a fungus I mixed up about 1/4 cup of coconut oil (which also has amazing healing properties) and I think like 5 drops of clove oil and put that on my elbows. The rash was cleared up the next day! I know it was the clove oil because I'd already tried just plain coconut oil. I still don't know if it was a fungus or not. The reason I had clove oil on hand in the first place was because we had a basement flood and some mold issues and diffusing clove and cinnamon oil kills mold![/QUOTE] How do you do this? Do you think it would work on bathroom tile grout? Hope this isn't too much of a highjack.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracieT Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm not sure how diffusing it would work for tile grout mold. But you could mix up something and spray it on. I'd do some vinegar (which kills mold) and some tea tree or clove oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 I don't think I'd do it for a baby. Too strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvbnhome Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I am a midwife and have recommended clove oil in olive oil, to coat babies gums when teething for years. Using it full strength is too intense and strong for babies mucous membranes :) I would be very careful for a baby. If I use any amount that is too much it has caused burning pain (not as bad as the pain that caused me to use it in the first place) so I would be afraid of causing more problems for my dc if I used it on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I've never needed it, but have recommended it to others. They love it. I love doctors and dentists like yours. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I had a tooth root scaled on Saturday. It has not yet recovered. I think I will use some today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 This may be a silly question, but where do you buy clove oil and coconut oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I order clove oil from Mountain Rose Herbs. I buy extra virgin coconut oil in a jar at our grocery store (has a large alternative section) or a health food or vitamin store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracieT Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I usually get both at Vitacost.com. I think I've gotten coconut oil from Amazon. And the grocery store usually has coconut oil, but it's always more expensive. Make sure you get virgin coconut oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I am a midwife and have recommended clove oil in olive oil, to coat babies gums when teething for years. Using it full strength is too intense and strong for babies mucous membranes :) Thank you - this was actually my plan, which I didn't make clear. That is, I'd use it in a carrier oil. I may try it in a teensy quantity for the two-year molars. I got mine at Mountain Rose Herbs also - wonderful source of herbal goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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