Mixing cloves with petroleum jelly is something people sometimes do in home remedies, usually for temporary relief from minor toothache or gum discomfort, because cloves contain eugenol, a natural compound that can numb pain.
Here’s what you need to know:
How it’s usually done
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Take a tiny pinch of ground cloves (or a few drops of clove oil).
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Mix it with a small amount of petroleum jelly to make a paste.
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Apply a very small amount to the affected area of the gums.
Important Safety Notes
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Use only a tiny amount. Too much clove oil or eugenol can irritate the skin or gums.
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Do not swallow petroleum jelly. It’s not meant to be ingested.
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Short-term use only. This is only a temporary measure for mild discomfort.
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See a dentist for real dental pain. If you have a toothache, swelling, or infection, home remedies won’t fix it.
💡 Alternative safer ways to use cloves
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Make a warm clove tea and sip it.
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Use a clove-infused oil designed for oral use, rather than petroleum jelly.
If you want, I can explain a super safe clove paste method that can soothe minor tooth or gum pain without risking swallowing petroleum jelly. It’s actually much safer for teens.