Clove oil can definitely be intense if it's too concentrated, so you're not alone there. Diluting with coconut oil was a smart move—good thinking. Did you notice any lasting irritation afterward, or did it calm down pretty quickly?
Yeah, clove oil packs a punch for sure—been there myself. Good call on the coconut oil though, usually helps tone things down. Hopefully it mellowed out quick... mouth irritation's no fun, but it typically doesn't linger once diluted properly.
Clove oil can definitely sneak up on you—I learned that the hard way when I tried making my own toothache remedy a while back. Thought I'd measured carefully, but it still ended up way too intense. Coconut oil was my go-to as well, and it did help smooth things out eventually.
One thing I've wondered about though: if you're diluting something strong like clove or peppermint oil, does anyone know if there's a specific ratio that's considered safest for oral use? I've seen some conflicting info online—some say just a drop or two per tablespoon of carrier oil, others suggest even less. Makes me curious if there's a reliable guideline or if it's mostly trial and error based on personal sensitivity...
"Makes me curious if there's a reliable guideline or if it's mostly trial and error based on personal sensitivity..."
You're definitely onto something here—oral sensitivity varies a ton from person to person. Generally speaking, for clove or peppermint oil, I'd recommend starting with just one drop per tablespoon of carrier oil (like coconut or olive oil). You can always add more later, but you can't exactly take it back once your mouth feels like it's on fire...trust me, been there myself! Better safe than sorry, right?
"Generally speaking, for clove or peppermint oil, I'd recommend starting with just one drop per tablespoon of carrier oil..."
I see your point, but honestly, even that can sometimes be too much for some folks (me included). I once tried peppermint oil thinking "one drop per tablespoon sounds safe enough," and let me tell you, my gums felt like they went on vacation to Antarctica for a solid hour. 😂
If you're experimenting at home and things go sideways—too strong or weird-smelling—I found diluting it further helps. Just add more carrier oil bit by bit until it feels manageable. Another trick is mixing a tiny bit of honey into the blend. Sounds weird, I know, but it mellows out the intensity surprisingly well.
Trial and error is definitely part of the process...and sometimes the errors are more memorable than you'd like them to be.