Properties |
Clove oil has a warm and spicy smell with slightly pale yellow colour. Its viscosity is medium to watery. |
Origin |
This oil is native to Indonesia and Macca.
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Extraction |
Water distillation is used for the extraction of clove essential oil. |
Chemical composition |
Caryophyllene, Eugenol, Furfurol, Eugenyl Acetate and Pinene. |
Therapeutic properties |
analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-neuralgic, anti-infectious, carminative, disinfectant, insecticide, stimulant and tonic. |
Uses |
- Clove oil is be used for acne bruises, burns and cuts.
- It helps in relieving pain with mouth sores, toothache, rheumatism and arthritis.
- It benefits our digestive system and is effective against vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, spasms and parasites and bad breath.
- It is used for relieving respiratory problems.
- Its disinfecting action is useful in cases of infectious diseases.
- Its fragrance helps in keeping moths at bay.
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Precautions |
- Clove oil should be used with proper care.
- It should not be used in massages or in baths, as it may irritate the skin.
- It must not be used during pregnancy.
- Clove oil can cause dermatitis and mucus membranes.
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Blends with |
Basil, Benzoin, Clary Sage, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lavender and Sandalwood. |
