Clove Constituents:volitile oil, gallotannic acid, Eugenin, gum, resin,

Clove Oil Description

Clove oil is distilled from the buds of the tropical evergreen tree, Eugenia aromatica Syn. Eugenia caryophyllata , E.aromaticum, that is native to the Molucca Islands (islands of Eastern Indonesia, once known as the Spice Islands.) Clove oil is very powerful oil that should be used in very dilute solutions (commonly less than 1%),especially for application to the skin. Clove oil provides a base for lighter notes of citrus oils and blends especially well with sweet orange. The combination of cloves and oranges has been popular since the times of the Tudors, who scented their homes with pomanders made with dried Seville oranges studded with cloves.

cuts *Disinfectant/antiseptic *Grounding *neuralgia *teeth *

Clove oil is virtually pure eugenol, a powerful, multifaceted phytochemical that numbs pain and kills bacteria. The German Commission E (their version of the FDA, only more enlightend when dealing with herbolgy) has approved the use of clove as a topical antiseptic and anesthetic. Cloves antibacterial power in employed to treat colds, dental abscesses, gum disease, earache and arthritis pain. One common use of clove oil is to relieve pain from toothache. Apply a few drops clove oil directly on where it hurts - you can use a cotton swab, or ball for this - don't swallow the oil. Use clove essential oil to disinfect surfaces and in aromatherapy sprays and diffusers to clean and disinfect the air in rooms.

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