Yeah, I’ve definitely had a couple batches that went sideways—once tried to make clove oil and it ended up smelling like old socks. Diluting sometimes helps, but honestly, if the smell’s off, I just chalk it up to experience and move on. No sense powering through something that’s just not right.
Clove oil’s a tricky one—honestly, I’ve tried making it at home for toothache relief and once ended up with something that tasted way too bitter. I get what you mean about just tossing it when the smell goes off. Have you ever tried using a different extraction method, like alcohol instead of oil? Sometimes switching things up changes the result, but I’ve had mixed luck. Curious if anyone’s managed to salvage a weird batch by adding other herbs or masking agents...
That bitter taste is the worst, right? I tried making a chamomile tincture once with vodka and it came out super strong—like, almost medicinal in a bad way. I ended up diluting it a bit but wasn’t sure if that messed up the whole thing. For clove, I’ve only ever used store-bought stuff because I’m honestly nervous about messing up my teeth more. Has anyone actually fixed a weird batch by adding something sweet, like honey or maybe mint? Or does that just make it weirder?
I totally get where you’re coming from with the clove thing—clove oil’s so strong, I’m always worried about accidentally numbing half my mouth or making my teeth feel weird. I tried sweetening a homemade herbal mix once (not clove, but similar vibes) with honey and a little mint, and honestly, it took the edge off the bitterness a bit. It didn’t taste amazing, but it was less harsh. I don’t think it ruins the batch, especially with honey, but sometimes it just masks the weirdness instead of actually fixing it. Still better than that straight-up medicinal taste, though.
I’ve tried adding honey or mint too, but sometimes those strong flavors just linger no matter what. Ever tried diluting the batch with more carrier oil or liquid? I wonder if that’s safer for sensitive teeth, or just waters it down too much.
