Clove essential oil
€5,50 – €13,90
Ingredients
100% pure clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) essential oil
Used plant parts
Leaves
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Country of origin
Madagascar
Aroma
Warm, spicy, earthy, sweet
Description
Clove
Origin and background
Clove essential oil is usually extracted by steam distillation from the leaves, stems or buds of the tree Eugenia caryophyllata The tree orginates in Indonesia and the Malacca Islands.
Clove was popular in ancient India and China. It is believed that cloves were used in Chinese folk medicine to treat indigestion, diarrhea, song, fungus, and fungal diseases. It has also been used as a remedy for mouth ulcers and toothache, and as breath freshener. In ancient times, it was one of the first spices traded. It is said that Arab traders brought clove to Europe during the Roman Empire.
Properties
Aromatic properties
Clove essential oil has a very strong and intense spicy aroma and should always be used very dilutedly and in small amounts.
In aromatherapy, this oil stimulates the senses, removes mental exhaustion and fatigue. At the same time, it helps the sleepless people to fall asleep. Clove oil also acts as an aphrodisiac.
Healing properties
Clove oil can be used to treat acne, bruising, mild incisions, burns, foot ulcers, and to relieve rheumatic and arthritic pain. It is also beneficial to the digestive system, helping with vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, spasms, and parasites. It is considered valuable in the alleviation of respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, and tuberculosis.
This essential oil also has powerful antimicrobial properties. However, it is worth noting that this doesn't mean that it is capable of destroying absolutely all kinds of germs, bacteria, and viruses. But it is still helpful.
Recommended uses
Topical
- It is recommended to use essential oils and their blend in a diluted form. Especially for sensitive and gentle skin. This means adding a small amount of water or carrier oil before applying it to the skin. The blend can be placed, for example, in a roll-on bottle that is convenient to carry along and can be used at any convenient time.
- Can also be added to a neutral unscented cream, lotion, or liquid soap to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
- Can be used in an aroma diffuser both at home or in the office to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere that relaxes the senses and creates a pleasant aroma around you.
- It can also be added to an oil burner. Don't forget to add water to the oil burner and then drip in the essential oil! Pure essential oil is too strong and has a faint odor.
- Can be added to hot bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini-vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy week.
- Combine it with other compatible oils (see recommendations below) in a diffuser or bath water.
- Can be diluted in the spray bottle with water and spray it at home, in the office, or just to refresh your bed linen.
Compatibility with other essential oils
Basil, bergamot, orange, lemon, grapefruit, peppermint, sage, rose, rosemary, ylang ylang.
You can read more about aromatherapy and essential oils from here.
Caution!
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.
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