Clove bud oil, also known as eugenol, has many potential medicinal uses, including:

• Pain relief: Clove oil contains eugenol, a natural anesthetic that can help with toothaches, gum discomfort, and pain from dental work.
• Antibacterial and antifungal properties: Clove oil can help fight infections and has been shown to kill staph bacteria in liquid culture and biofilm.
• Anti-inflammatory: Clove oil contains anti-inflammatory chemicals that can help reduce inflammation.
• Blood pressure: Clove oil may help lower blood pressure by dilating mesenteric arteries.
• Skin health: Clove oil can help with dry skin and soothe skin irritation.
• Congestion: Inhaling a combination of clove bud oil and myrtle essential oil can help open airways and manage congestion.
• Tooth enamel: The eugenol in clove oil may help reverse or lessen the effects of high-acid foods and drinks on tooth enamel.

Clove bud oil is also used as a flavoring in foods and teas. 

While clove oil has many potential uses, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to support all of them. High doses of clove oil can cause severe liver injury. 

Clove leaf oil, also known as eugenol, has many medicinal properties, including:

• Antimicrobial: Clove oil is effective against a variety of bacteria, yeast, and parasites. It can be used as an antiseptic to treat oral infections.
• Anti-inflammatory: Clove oil contains eugenol and flavonoids, which can help reduce inflammation and pain. It’s a popular natural remedy for toothaches and gum discomfort.
• Antioxidant: Clove oil contains nonpolar phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties.
• Antiviral: Clove oil has antiviral properties.
• Anti-histamine: Clove oil has anti-histamine properties.
• Anticancer: Clove oil has anticancer properties.

Clove oil can also be used to: Soothe skin irritation, Improve blood circulation, Repel insects, and Relieve stomach pain. 

Clove oil is used in many industries, including cosmetics, food, and medicine. It’s also used as a flavoring for foods and teas. 

While clove oil is generally safe in therapeutic doses, high doses can cause severe liver injury.