Clove bud essential oil is commonly used by dentists for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. They often apply it to the gums to kill bacteria and make dental procedures such as extractions, fillings and root canals less painful. Additionally, eugenol in clove bud essential oil is a common ingredient in mouthwash, toothpaste, soap, insect repellent, perfume, food, and various veterinary medicines.

Effects of Clove bud oils

Antibacterial

Clove's antimicrobial activity has been shown to combat a variety of bacterial and fungal strains. (E.coli), Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus, Microsporum canis (KCTC 6591), Trichophyton mentagrophytes (KCTC 6077), Trichophyton rubrum (KCCM 60443), Epidermis floccosum Ringworm (KCCM 11667) and Microsporum, etc.

Heart disease

Clove bud essential oil can also reduce the formation of blood clots as it is a natural blood thinner and inhibits platelet aggregation, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.

Pain relief

As a natural antibacterial agent, clove bud essential oil can kill dental caries bacteria and has paralyzing, sedative and antispasmodic effects on toothache. Modern dentists often use it to relieve inflammation and pain for patients.

Prevent and treat dental caries

Dental caries is commonly known as tooth decay and tooth decay. Streptococcus mutans is one of the Streptococcus genus that accounts for the largest proportion of the natural oral flora and is the main pathogenic bacteria of dental caries. Studies have found that the chemical component β-caryophyllene in clove bud essential oil shows significant antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans.

Skin

Prevent and treat skin infectious diseases, such as tinea pedis, and anti-aging.

Digestion

Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, clove bud essential oil can be very helpful in treating many digestive problems such as candida, intestinal worms, diarrhea, gas, bloating, ulcers, intestinal spasms, and nausea.

Deworming

Clove bud essential oil is effective in repelling chiggers, Aedes aegypti, fire ants, wasps, etc. Research shows that it may be a safer and cheaper alternative to synthetic repellents.