Clove essential oil is obtained by distillation from its buds and is widely used in dentistry. It has antiseptic and analgesic properties that make it essential for toothache. It is suitable for colds, sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, diarrhea and indigestion. It relieves muscle, rheumatic and arthritic pain while also improving weak memory. It is also used as an insect repellent and for certain dermatological diseases.