Toothache refers to the sensation of pain or soreness in or around the tooth. It leads to swelling, bleeding and reddening of the area around the tooth. It also causes headache and severe pain while eating or chewing.
Toothache is caused due to dental cavities, bacterial infections, tooth decay, excessive consumption of soft drinks and sweets, ulceration on the gums and infections of the ears.
A few herbs may be used to provide relief from the discomfort caused by toothache. Here we mention some herbal remedies to cure toothache.
Top 9 Herbal Remedies For Toothache
Clove oil
Using ground cloves or clove oil is one of the most popular herbal remedy for toothache. Cloves contain the chemical eugenol which is a natural antiseptic. Take a few drops of clove oil on a cotton ball and apply it directly on the painful area.
Alternatively you may chew clove seeds directly or cloves dipped in some honey. You may also make a paste of grounded cloves with water and olive oil. Try to avoid applying to gums as it may cause irritation.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with water and use it to clean your mouth. It provides rapid relief to inflamed gums.
Ginger
You may make a compress from ginger powder to alleviate toothache. Grind ginger roots. Add half teaspoon of water to one teaspoon of powdered ginger roots to form a paste.
Apply the paste directly on the affected tooth using a cotton ball. In case it causes excess irritation, then rinse your mouth with cold water.
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is another herb which helps to cure toothache. It contains a hot ingredient called capsaicin which restricts transmission of pain. Mix a smidge of cayenne pepper with hot water. Dip a cotton swab in the solution and apply directly over the painful area.
You may also make a mixture of one teaspoon cayenne pepper with one part whiskey. Allow the mixture to stay for two weeks and then strain it in a dark coloured bottle. Take 2-3 drops of the mixture over cotton and apply on the painful tooth.
Turmeric
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and pain relieving properties. To cure toothache, make a paste of one teaspoon of turmeric with half teaspoon of water.
Apply it directly over the affected tooth. Alternatively prepare a paste of one teaspoon of turmeric and half teaspoon of salt with mustard oil and apply over the painful area.
Yarrow
Yarrow is another great herbal remedy for curing toothache. It is a natural anesthetic which helps to stop bleeding and heal wounds. Apply the extract of the roots or fresh roots or leaves of the plant the painful areas.
Garden Sage
This herb is another fantastic remedy for toothaches. Boil a few leaves of the herb in a cup of water for 10-15 minutes.
This will form a strong tea. Hold the tea in mouth for 30 seconds and then swallow. This will help to reduce inflammation and gum infection.
Echinacea
Echinacea provides relief from toothache and also fights infections. Prepare a tincture of fresh Echinacea roots and apply a few drops to the tooth and gums.
Oil of Oregano
This is another helpful herbal remedy for toothache. Apply oil directly on the aching tooth.
You may take a few drops of the oil on cotton to apply on the painful area.
