CLOVE OIL

Extraction
It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation.

Chemical Composition
Eugenol, eugenol acetate, iso-eugenol and caryophyllene.

Essential Oil Information
Clove Trees are native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia and used as a spice in cuisines all over the world. They are harvested primarily in Indonesia, India, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

The clove tree is an evergreen tree that grows to a height ranging from 8–12 m, having large leaves and sanguine flowers in numerous groups of terminal clusters. The flower buds are at first of a pale color and gradually become green, after which they develop into a bright red, when they are ready for collecting. Cloves are harvested when 1.5-2 cm long, and consist of a long calyx, terminating in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals which form a small ball in the center. Clove oil is a very potent oil that should be used with great care in aromatherapy, it does have wonderful properties of stimulating the mind and lifting depression, to aiding digestion, relieving pain in arthritis and rheumatism, easing respiratory problems and assisting leg ulcers.

Oil Properties
It has a warm, strong, spicy smell and the oil is colorless to pale yellow with a medium to watery viscosity.

Uses:
It helps with toothache, mouth sores, rheumatism and arthritis. This oil can be used for acne, bruises, burns and cuts, keeping infection at bay and as a pain reliever. It is beneficial to the digestive system, effective against vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, spasms and parasites, as well as bad breath. Clove oil is valuable for relieving respiratory problems, like bronchitis, asthma and tuberculosis. The disinfecting property is useful in cases of infectious diseases. Placing a few drops of clove oil on a cotton ball and then placing the cotton ball in a linen cupboard will not only fragrance the cupboard, but will help to keep fish moths at bay.

Therapeutic Properties:
Analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-neuralgic, carminative, anti-infectious, disinfectant, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic, uterine and tonic.

Blends well with
Basil, benzoin, cinnamon, lavender, ginger, sandalwood and clary sage.

Summary
This oil is useful for its disinfecting properties, relieving of pain, especially toothache, arthritis and rheumatism. It is effective for digestion system. It is also used to cure skin problems, especially for skin sores and leg ulcers and as an insect repellent.

Precautions
The concentration should be below 1%, if used in a oil, lotion or cream. It may cause irritation to the skin of some individuals and can easily irritate the mucus membranes. Should be used with care. It should  be avoided during pregnancy.