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Clove Essential Oil

Botanical name: Eugenia caryophyllata
Botanical family: Myrtaceae

Note: Base

Part of plant used: Buds

Origin: Clove originates from the Molucca Islands and Indonesia. It is also cultivated in Zanzibar, Madagascar, Java, and Sri Lanka.

Description: Spicy and strong

History: Clove has a long history as an antiseptic. The Chinese chewed on Cloves to ease toothache.

Properties and Indications:

• Helps ease toothache and mouth sores
• Digestive system - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, bad breath and parasites
• Good for intestinal disorders and is a tonic to the kidneys and spleen
• Can help with rheumatism and arthritis
• Headaches
• Respiratory problems - bronchitis, asthma
• Insect repellent
• Skin sores, leg ulcers and infectious wounds

Contra-indications:

• Use with precaution as Clove is a very potent oil
• Can be a skin irritant

Blending:

• Basil, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Lavender Lemon, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tea Tree Thyme

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