Clove oil

Clove Oil

The clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum or Eugenia caryophyllata) produces very fragrant flowers for use in a variety of applications.

Clove oil is made from the dried flower buds.

The clove tree originally grew in the Moluccas. The name of the flower buds literally translates as “spicy nails” and comes from the shape resembling them.

Clove oil in medicine

Clove flowers have an extremely strong warming effect. This is one of the “hot” oils. It should be diluted and used only in small doses.

Clove oil has an analgesic effect and is often used in children during teething. It also has an antiseptic effect. Clove oil was used by the Romans and Greeks in the Middle Ages to relieve toothache and fight bad breath. In Chinese medicine, the oil has also long been used for these purposes. Today, the effect of clove flower oil on maintaining oral hygiene has been proven. It is increasingly found in mouthwashes. Throat infections are greatly relieved by regularly gargling with clove oil. It prevents the formation of germs due to its antiviral effect. In addition, the oil has an analgesic property. Eugenol is responsible for most of its positive effects.

Clove essential oil in aromatherapy

Clove oil, used in an aroma lamp or diffuser, helps with lack of concentration and mental stress. Clove oil has a healing effect. A strong aphrodisiac.

The aroma of the oil gives energy and self-confidence.

Clove essential oil for skin care

The oil has a strong warming function. To avoid skin irritation, it should be used only in diluted form. Its antiseptic effect helps against warts, reduces wrinkles, sagging skin and helps treat acne.

Clove oil in cosmetics

Clove oil is often used to make soap, as its aroma has a calming effect, and its antiseptic properties are more than useful.

Clove oil for manual therapy

Thanks to its antispasmodic, analgesic effect, the oil is popular with massage therapists and therapists. It has antirheumatic properties, reduces swelling and helps in the treatment of rheumatic attacks.

Clove essential oil as an insect repellent

Clove essential oil has an insecticidal effect and is used to repel insects. The scent of a few drops from an aroma lamp on the balcony dispels annoying pests.