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Benefits and Properties
of Clove Bud Essential Oil

Botanical Name of Clove Bud
Eugenia caryophyllata

Family
Myrtaceae

Place of Origin
Clove is native to Indonesia and now grown in Madagascar, Zanzibar, West Indies, Phillipines, Tanzania, Spice Island, and countries with like tropical climiate.

Plant Description
Clove is an evergreen tree which grows to 6.5 m tall and has shiny green leaves with dots of oil that are visible. The tree does not start producing the spice until it is 5 years old and then continues to do so for another 20 years. Being in the botanical family of Myrtaceae it is in the same family as the Eucalyptus and Tea Tree all which have an anit-infection action.

Essential Oil
It is steam distilled from the unopened flower buds for use in aromatherapy. It is also distilled from the leaves and stalks but this oil is not used in aromatherapy as they are potent skin irritants. So when buying an oil for aromatherapy use make sure that it is distilled from the bud.
The oil is light in color with a warm, spicy, sweet, fruity scent. It is a base-middle note oil.

Contains
Phenols, eugenol, eugenol acetate, caryophyllene, humelene, acetyleugenol, benzyl benzoate, benzoic acid

Blends well with
Benzoin, eucalyptus, pine needle and spice oils like cinnamon, black pepper, ginger and citrus oils like orange and tangerine.

Safety
Do not use on damaged or sensitive skin or when pregnant. Use in moderation.

Approximate drops per use
Use about 3 drops in 1 ounce of carrier

Beneficial Effects – Physical
Antiseptic, anti-bacterial, bactericide, antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal, analgesic, antioxidant, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, parasiticide, aphrodisiac, warming, astringent

Specific Conditions – Physical
Infectious diseases, bad breath, dental infections, toothache, mouth sores, nausea, sinusitis, diarrhea, headache, insect bites, thyroid problems, arthritis, bronchitis, asthma, cholera, viral hepatitis, warts, bruising, varicose veins, muscle aches and pains, intestinal parasites and worms, lice, scabies, sluggish liver, nausea, stomach cramps

Beneficial Effects – Mental
Stimulanting, relaxing, sedative, healing,

Specific Conditions – Mental
Induces sleep, stimulates dreams, brings courage, relieves fatigue and melancholy, stimulates the mind and memory, nervous exhaustion, neuralgia, debility, used as an aphrodisiac

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Clove bud essential oil has great antibiotic action and is good to use anytime there is an infection. It is a powerful antimicrobial agent that kills germs. It is a strong analgesic so it alleviates muscle and skeletal pain. Because of its strong antiviral, antiseptic and bactericide properties it aids the immune system and it clears the digestive system of parasites.

This is a good oil to use in mouth and dental products. It has a strong action against bacteria to help with plaque formation and gum disease. Add a drop of clove bud essential oil to your mouthwash or toothpaste.< Br>
It is a good pain reliever and because of this has been used for quite some time for toothaches. Apply externally for toothache, or take a whole clove and bite on it for some direct help with toothache pain.

With its antibiotic action it is good to use for infection to overcome disease, especially when combined with other antimicrobial essential oils. Use it in a massage or diffuse it. Be sure and always dilute well before using on skin.

It is good to diffuse during illness to kill germs in the air, and especially in winter when there are lots of infections. Combine clove bud with other spice oils like cinnamon, citrus oils like orange and maybe add some pine needle during the Christmas season for a pleasant scent that works double by also killing germs and helping everyone stay well.

Add it to a room spray to as an insect repellent to help keep those pesky insects away.

You can use it to treat infected wounds that are being slow to heal, or in a massage oil for intestinal cramps and diarrhea by massaging the stomach clockwise. Be sure to always make sure clove bud essential oil is well diluted so it does not irritate your skin. Instead of only using the essential oil you can also make an infusion with dried cloves.

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