That numbness in the gums, that bitter taste, those drills, the white coat... Ahhh...the dentist!!! That common taste we often leave the dentist office with is precisely the taste of cloves my friends. Cloves - sometimes used in baked dishes likes hams. Cloves - sometimes used as food garnishes. Cloves are so versatile, yet they seem so under appreciated. Cloves are the flower buds that grow on the clove plants.
They are more common to us as dried clove flower buds. And they have such a potent taste and smell. Clove oil (essential oil that is) is also used in many ways. For instance, for a toothache, you can rub some clove oil on the affected tooth or teeth. You could also bite down on a piece of dried clove if you've got some in the kitchen. You can also dab on some clove powder too. This temporarily eases pain and helps you deal with toothaches, which can be quite discomforting. Clove oil is also antibacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal... Clove oil even helps aid digestion! Rubbing some clove oil on your stomach can help ease indigestion. Clove oil can also be used for insomnia!!! Rub 3-4 drops of clove oil on the bottom of your feet...feel the slight warming effects...and enjoy restful sleep!!! Clove oil carries mild sedative properties and therefore can really help you relax. How wonderful! Clove oil helped me get some restful sleep last night! I thank the good Lord for such natural remedies! 
