Clove has amazing health benefits. One of the most popular ways people use cloves is as a numbing agent for toothaches because it has analgesic properties. The essential oil in clove, called eugenol, is responsible for many of the benefits, aromatic smell, and taste. Eugenol makes up about 75 to 80% of clove oil, and there are many other phytonutrients in there as well.
Clove has powerful antimicrobial properties, including antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-candida, and anti-parasitic effects. Many people have an overgrowth of candida, which can lead to biofilms that turn into plaque or gum infections. Clove oil or simply chewing cloves can help address these issues.
Some people even use clove oil on their scalp to treat fungal problems or pathogens. Some studies suggest that clove oil can help reduce the toxicity created as a byproduct of fungal infections.