clove essential oil
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CLOVE ESSENTIAL OIL 1
CLOVE
LATIN NAME Eugenia caryophyllata
FAMILY NAME Myrtaceae
SYNONYMS Syzygium aromaticum / E. caryophyllus
COLOUR Colourless to pale yellow
VISCOSITY medium to watery
AROMA Warm strong sharp / spicy smell
NOTE Base
COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTIONIndonesia, Philippines, Malacca Islands, Madagascar, West Indies
PARTS USED Leaves, stems & buds
However, only the clove bud oil is used in aromatherapy as it
contains the least eugenol
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation
YIELD 10 15%
BLENDS WELL WITH
Basil, benzoin, cinnamon, lavender, ginger, sandalwood & clary sage
MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTSEugenol (60 90%), caryophyllene, d-cadinene, acetoeugenol, furfurol, eugenyl
acetate, pinene
WARNINGS & CONTRA INDICATIONS
May cause skin & mucous membrane irritation or sensitisation Can cause dermatitis Only use clove bud oil - oil from leaves & stems is well known to cause irritation use only in low dilutions 1% or less Avoid during pregnancy Do not use in the baths or massage Very potent oil
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, stomachic, tonic, anti-parasitic, carminative,
anti-spasmodic, analgesic, aphrodisiac, anti-neuralgic, anti-infectious, disinfectant,
stimulant, tonic
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CLOVE ESSENTIAL OIL 2
THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS
EMOTIONAL
Fatigue Lethargy Depression Tension & tension headaches Stimulates the mind & memoryCIRCULATION
Circulatory stimulantDIGESTIVE
Colic Spasms Dyspepsia NauseaGENITO-URINARY
Aphrodisiac Impotence FrigidityNERVOUS SYSTEM
RESPIRATORY
Asthma Bronchitis SinusitisSKIN
Acne Burns Cuts Insect repellent Bruises warts Ulcers
Wounds Fungal infections athletes footSTRUCTURAL
Arthritis Rheumatism SprainsOTHER
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METHODS OF APPLICATION
AEROSOL
Bronchitis DizzinessFOOT BATH
athletes footCREAM OR MASSAGE OIL Massage oil
o Diarrhoeao Bronchitiso Chillso Coldso Muscular numbnesso Spasmso Rheumatism & arthritis
Toothache massage outer jawCOMPRESS
NOTES