Counterirritant cloves

Clove has been traditionally used as a carminative, antiemetic, toothache remedy, and counterirritant. Clove oil is believed to be a carminative, occasionally used in the treatment of flatulent colic, and is commonly used topically for symptomatic relief of toothache. 

Traditional Medicine. Cloves are used as a carminative, antiemetic, and counterirritant. Clove tea is used to relieve nausea. Clove oil is also used as an antiemetic as well as in relieving toothache. 

Tooth tinctures and clove oil have a counterirritant effect, producing a sensation of warmth that masks pain for a short period. However, they can cause burns to the gums if used repeatedly. 

Cajeput (Melaleuca leucadendron) oil Capsicum frutescens extract Clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) oil PEG-12 palm kernel glycerides PEG-45 palm kernel glycerides Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) oil counterirritant, agric. 

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