Clove oil

CLOVE ESSENTIAL OIL
➢ Ingredients : Clove Essential Oil
100% Pure, Natural and Therapeutic grade EO.
➢ Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum L.
➢ Country of Origin: India
➢ Extraction method: Steam Distillation
➢ Plant part used: Dried flower buds
➢ Strength of Aroma: Middle to Strong
➢ Aromatic Scent Description (Perfumery Note): strong, very spicy, warm, woody aroma with
sub-note of leather
➢ Main components: Eugenol
➢ Consistency and Color: Clear Yellow to Orange
➢ Blend well with: Similar to other spicy or woody essential oils, Clove oil blends well with
essential oils that have similar properties. Spicy essential oils like Wild Orange, Lemon,
Grapefruit, Frankincense, Peppermint, Cassia, Cedar wood, Ginger, Nutmeg
and Cinnamon blend well with Clove oil due to their warm aromatic characteristics. Clove oil also
blends well with sweet, herbaceous essential oils like Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Rose
and Fennel oil.
➢ Kid-safe: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use essential oils on children under 5 years old.
➢ Cautions: People with allergy against clove or any of its components. Before taking clove oil
internally, consult your doctor if you are taking any medications like anticoagulants /antiplatelet.
➢ Shelf life: Once opened, store in a cool dark place and use within 12 months.
➢ Description: Clove oil is an essential oil that is derived from clove trees. The clove tree, known
as Syzygium aromaticum (Eugenia caryophyllata,), is native to Southeast Asia can live up to 100
years, although today you may find it growing in other locations too. Clove gets its name from
the Latin word clavus, meaning “nail.” This is a fitting name, as the buds of clove resemble small
tacks or nails. Clove trees have been useful for centuries for cooking, perfumes, and other
aromatic uses. Clove was listed in the early German medicines by highly regarded Herbalists.
Healers in China and India have used clove buds since ancient times as part of their
treatments. History tells us that the Chinese have used clove for more than 2,000 years as a
fragrance, spice and medicine. Cloves were brought to China from Indonesia as early as 200
BC. Back then, people would hold cloves in their mouths to improve breath odor during
audiences with their emperor. Clove oil has literally been a lifesaver at certain points in history. It
was one of the main essential oils that protected people from getting the bubonic plague in
Europe. The ancient Persians supposedly used this oil as a love potion.
Meanwhile, Ayurvedic healers have long used clove to treat digestive issues, fever and
respiratory problems. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, clove is highly acclaimed for its antifungal
and antibacterial abilities. Today, clove oil continues to be used in numerous products for health,
agricultural and cosmetic purposes. Sensera Aromatherapy will walk you step by step through
the benefits of Clove oil and how to include its stimulating and energizing effects in your daily
rituals.

➢ Therapeutic Benefits:
1. Antimicrobial: Clove oil has the ability to kill bacterial cells. Studies also looked at the antifungal
activity of clove oil, which was the most effective at stopping the growth of a range of fungi with
environmental origins such as athlete’s foot, oral thrush, and vaginal yeast infections due to the
effect of Eugenol in clove oil.
2. Pain Reliever in Toothache: According to studies, clove oil and its molecules were effective at
preventing dental erosion, so it is believed that clove oil may work in a similar way to fluoride in
preventing cavities and cavity-causing organisms. In addition, clove oil may be effective as a
topical anesthetic and relieving oral pain (sedative properties).
3. Helps cleanse tooth and gums: Clove has been used for years in dental preparations, candy,
and gum for its flavor and ability to cleanse the mouth and help freshen breath.
4. Skin Healing: When applied to the skin, clove oil may be effective at relieving itching and
promoting healing. As a natural remedy to eliminate acne, due to its anti-bacterial effect.
5. For digestive upset: Eugenol has the potential to assist the body in maintaining normal
gastrointestinal motility, which is particularly helpful during times of stress when the digestive tract
is not functioning properly. It helps to soothe stomach pain and aid in digestion, helps in motion
sickness, bloating and flatulence.
6. Relieve respiratory conditions like cough and asthma: Clove oil has effect on bacteria that
causes pneumonia and flu.
7. Improves Blood Circulation: Clove bud oil is used to soothe muscle aches and pains with its
soothing and warm effects, it helps the blood flow through the area and help reduce the pain.
Because it helps improve circulation, clove oil is ideal for reducing the pain and discomfort
typically associated with tension headaches.
8. Used as an Insect Repellent: Many insect repellent companies use clove essential oil as one of
the active ingredients in their spray products.
9. Reduces Foul Cooking Odors: Some foods can cause unpleasant odors in your house when
you are cooking. Diffusing clove oil after cooking can help soak up the offensive odors and
replace them with a more pleasant scent.
10. Increases Libido: One drop of clove in your coffee or beverage can give you an extra shot of
sexual energy. Some believe it is a great natural way to increase your sex drive.
11. Powerful antioxidant benefits: clove contains 30 times more antioxidants than blueberries. In a
nutshell, antioxidants are molecules that reverse the damage caused by free radicals, including
cell death and cancer. Antioxidants slow aging, degeneration, and protect the body against bad
bacteria and viruses.
12. Immune System Booster: With its potent antibacterial and antiviral abilities, studies suggest
clove can help boost the immune system to fight off, or even prevent, the common cold and flu.
Eugenol has been shown to have inhibitory effects on oxidative stress and inflammatory
responses, thereby helping defend against chronic diseases. Recent evidence even indicates that
clove has potential anticancer properties due to its major active component eugenol.
13. May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Boost Heart Health: If you’re struggling with high blood
pressure, or hypertension, clove may be able to help. Studies have revealed that eugenol seems
able to dilate major arteries in the body while also reducing systemic blood pressure.One
study concludes, “Eugenol may be therapeutically useful as an antihypertensive agent.”
14. Anti-inflammatory and Liver-Protective: Eugenol in oil of cloves is indeed a powerful anti-
inflammatory. This study demonstrates that low doses of eugenol can protect the liver against
disease. It was also observed that eugenol reverses inflammation and cellular oxidation (which
speeds the aging process).
15. Potent platelet inhibitor: Acetyl eugenol in clove seems to be a “potent platelet inhibitor” in
human blood cells. This means it prevents the clumping together of platelets in the blood, which
can contribute to formation of blood clots. Clove is known to act as a natural blood thinner, so
much so that it’s not recommended to combine clove oil with other conventional blood thinners.
16. As a cooking spice: Clove oil adds a spicy flavor to any dish or dessert while providing internal
health benefits.

➢ Uses:
1. Clove oil can be especially useful for dental hygiene.
2. Because of its warm, spicy characteristics, Clove oil makes the perfect addition to
your favorite autumn or holiday recipes especially gingerbreads, muffins and pumpkin
pies.
3. Add Clove oil to your daily supplement regimen to help promote wellness.
4. Clove oil brings a warming sensation to the skin; it is sometimes used for massage
therapy.
5. Diffusing it during the fall and winter seasons for a stimulating sensation. Clove has a
sweet-spicy, hot and somewhat fruity scent. It cleans the air and especially helpful for
improving immune health and blood pressure.
6. Have anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties that may prevent viral
infections.
7. Facilitate the body’s elimination of toxins.
8. Enhance digestion and reduce the chances of developing flatulence.
9. Great addition to household cleaning products.
10. Contains antioxidants when taken internally.
11. Supports the immune system when taken internally.
12. Clove bud oil is often used as the active ingredient to soothe the itching and burning

➢ Directions of use:
1. Diffusion: Diffusing the oil is an easy way to add the spicy scent of clove to a room.
Or perhaps you’d like to make use of clove oil’s antimicrobial properties and use it
as a mild disinfectant. When diffusing clove oil, make sure the room is well
ventilated. Diffuse three drops of Clove oil, two drops of Cinnamon, and one drop
of Orange oil in the essential oil diffuser of your choice.
2. Topical: There are a couple of ways to apply clove oil to your skin if you want to use
it for pain relief, wound healing, or to ease itching, add some to homemade
personal care products like deodorant and toothpaste. It is also a potent
antibacterial ingredient to add to homemade cleaners.
• Massage oils. Dilute clove oil in carrier oil, such as jojoba, coconut, or olive
oil. The NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy) suggests
using 15 drops of clove oil per ounce of carrier oil in order to create a 2.5
percent solution.
• Creams, scrubs, or lotions. Dilute clove oil in an unscented product, such
as a lotion or facial cream. The NAHA recommends a 1 to 2.5 percent dilution
for normal skin and a 0.5 to 1 percent dilution for sensitive skin.
• If you’re exposed to people with a cold or the flu, you can mix it with coconut
oil and rub it on your neck and chest for natural antioxidant protection.
• For high blood pressure, you can also dilute it with coconut oil and apply it to
your wrists.
3. Dental: For toothache;
• Dilute a few drops of clove oil in an edible carrier oil, such as olive or
coconut oil.
• Dab a clean cotton ball into the solution, allowing it to soak in.
• Let it sit for about five to 10 minutes.
• Avoiding contact with your gums, apply the cotton ball to the sore tooth. It
may take a few minutes of application to feel relief.
• Reapply every 2 hours as necessary. If you experience irritation or discomfort
when applying clove oil to a tooth, stop using it.
• For regular care:
• Add one Clove oil drop to toothpaste to clean teeth and gums.
• Place one drop in two ounces of water and gargle for a soothing effect.
• place a single drop of Clove oil in two ounces of water and gargle for a
soothing effect.
• You can also add one drop of Clove oil to your toothpaste, which will promote
clean teeth and fresh breath.
• Relieve the pain of bunions and warts: Soak a rag in diluted clove oil and
apply to the affected area. Leave it there for a few minutes or until the pain
subsides. Soaking a rag in clove oils or simply applying the diluted oil to the
skin can be a great way to soothe nerve pain as well.
• For tension Headache: Apply a rag soaked in diluted clove oils to the
forehead or temples to get the blood vessels opened. When used for
aromatherapy purposes, clove bud oil helps to stimulate the brain. The scent
makes you more attentive and can even make you feel more energetic than
you normally would.
• Acne treatment: As a natural remedy to eliminate acne, take three drops
clove oil mixed with two teaspoons raw honey. Wash your face with this
formula, then rinse and pat dry.
• Exfoliating sugar scrub: Make your own skin exfoliating scrub at home by
combining brown sugar with the fall scents of Ginger and Clove essential oil,
and enjoy smooth, exfoliated skin.

4. Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid. Put a couple drops of
the oil in a beverage to use it for stomach pain purposes.
5. Cleans Metals: Soak a clean cotton rag in clove oils metal surface to effectively
clean the dust and dirt away. It also gives it a spectacular shine unmatched by
other products.
6. Insect repellent: You can also put some of the diluted oil on your body so bugs
and mosquitoes won’t come near you.
➢ Test Reports: (for each lot# GC analysis)

➢ Disclamirs:

The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend that Essential Oils
be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in
clinical Aromatherapy. All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions
from ingestion.
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top, but do contain
the volume of oil specified.