Clove Essential Oil

Description

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum), symbols of dignity, were used by Mandarins, high Chinese officials, to perfume their breath before addressing the Emperor or his beloved.
The area of origin of the essential oil is Sri Lanka.

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The Ministry of Health recognizes its health benefits for the nose and throat, its antioxidant action and its balsamic properties. It has a digestive function, regulates gastrointestinal motility and helps eliminate air.

It has antibacterial, antiseptic and analgesic properties (in the latter case, applied locally conveyed by olive oil, it is a good remedy against toothache), recommended in Naturopathy to alleviate muscular and arthritic pain and in case of skin fungi and intestinal parasites, some scientific research has demonstrated its effectiveness against the Herpes Simplex virus, here you can find a complete card on the pharmacological activities of Clove Essential Oil by Doctor Matteo Politi.

Diluted in a carrier oil or cream it is indicated for burns, bruises, cuts.

When smelled or diffused, it has antiviral properties, cleans the air and reduces nausea.

It is used as a mosquito repellent.

A very important spice in the kitchen, try it in its spray version, is one of the ingredients of our Liquor N.4

Suggested Uses:

• Room diffuser: choose between 3 and 6 drops in 100 ml. of water
• Bath tub: 8/10 drops of essential oil emulsified in coarse salt or milk or cream or honey to be put in hot water (this helps prevent the oil from volatilizing due to the heat)
• Massages: We recommend diluting 1/2 drop of essential oil in a tablespoon of oil through
• Cosmetic use: add 1 drop of essential oil to a spoonful of natural moisturizer
• Food use: We recommend 1/2 drops per 100 gr. of food to be flavoured
• Toothache: Rinse in warm water adding a drop of Clove essential oil for every 100 ml of water

Warnings: Do not use in case of chronic diseases, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
If in doubt, consult a doctor/naturopath.