SC - Clove oil

[Brenna]

Christine A Seelye-King wrote:

>   It was
> >clove-infused oil.
> >This is really a wonderful gift, but I have no clue what to do with
> >it.  Any suggestions?
> >
> >Tyrca
> >(thanks for the responses on my other message.  I knew I could count
> >on you guys!)
>
> Well, I would try to figure out who gave it to you to ascertain if it was
> usable for internal or external only.  If it's some sort of vegetable
> oil,  what you have there is a dandy remedy for a toothache.   It might
> still work if you rubbed it on the outside of your jaw, but not as well,
> I wouldn't think.
>         Christianna

There have been gums and candies (losenges) made of clove oil to use for
toothaches and sore throats (unfortunately the only one left is Blackjack gum
which Wrigley's puts out once every few years around here).  I would think you
can homemake these types of things for the same reasons.

Brenna

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