Clove Essential Oil Uses & benefits

Clove is used in the Indian and the Chinese culture as an aromatic spice for seasoning and for medicinal purposes. Cloves, known as the clove buds are popular globally due to its health benefits.

Primary Benefits

  • Helps soothe gums & teeth
  • Painkiller
  • The cardiovascular health is supported
  • Oral health is promoted
  • Health problems such as indigestion, hiccups, motion sickness, etc. are addressed


Aromatic Description

Spicy, Woody, Rich, and Warm

Collection Method

Steam distillation
Plant Part
Buds and stem

Main Constituents
Eugenol, eugenyl acetate, and caryophyllene



Description
Clove oil is extracted from the buds and stems of the plant Eugenia caryophyllata through the steam distillation process. It is spicy and warming oil and smells like the dried clove but the fragrance is much stronger in the form of oil. Because of its strength, it allows the individuals to use in the diluted form and with caution. High-quality brand oil like this is suitable and safe for cooking or baking. This oil is used traditionally for digestive, respiratory, and immune support. Aromatically this clove oil is encouraging and promotes the healing of the person and stimulates the mind.

Uses
For promoting the oral health one drop of clove oil should be added to toothpaste
For soothing the teeth or gums, apply one drop of oil
Add 1 drop of oil in one glass of water and gargle for a soothing effect
During the winter time for boosting the immunity take a drop with Honey/ Water

Directions for Use

Diffuser : Diffuse the oil throughout the room for its woody & richness
Internal use : It can be inhaled directly for enhancing the courage
External use : The clove oil has to be diluted with carrier oil for massaging

*** Note :- Internal use of Essential Oils should be always under Medical supervision.

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