Toothache: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies
Dental pain from caries, gum disease, or sensitivity
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Toothache: Ayurvedic First Aid
Apply three drops of clove oil to the affected tooth.
Source: Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing, Appendix B: First Aid Treatments
Recommended Herbs for Toothache
Clove Syzygium aromaticum Lavanga (Cloves) are the dried unopened flower buds of the clove tree. Despite being pungent, they have a cooling potency (Sheeta Virya), which makes them unique among spices. Cloves are one of the most versatile aromatic drugs in Ayurveda - they improve digestion, relieve nausea and vomiting, benefit the heart, and help in respiratory conditions. The essential oil is rich in Eugenol which has strong antiseptic and analgesic properties, making cloves particularly useful for dental pain. Mother cloves (fruits) are also used. Cloves pacify all three doshas. Garlic Allium sativum Linn Arteriosclerosis, asthma, blood and lymphcleanser (anti- ama ); nerve and bone tissue rasayana (rejuvenative); cholesterol, colds, colic, convulsions, cough, detoxifier, ear problems (external use), edema, flu, gas, heart disease, hemor-rhoids, hypertension, hysteria, impotence, indiges-tion, lung/bronchial antiseptic and antispasmodic,memory, paralysis, rheumatism, skin diseases, T.B., tremor, tumors, Vayu fevers, Vayu/Kapharasayana , worms (round). Used effectively on parasites in dogs. Spiritual Uses: It is tamasic , and only suggested as medicine; not as a food for thehealthy. Haritaki is its spiritual substitute.Precautions: Hyperacidity, toxic blood heat, excess Pitta, cause mental dullness, not for spiritual devo-tees except as medicine.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.