 A conical tropical evergreen myrtaceous tree reaching heights of up to 14m (45 ft). The bark is gray, the leaves are a shiny dark green, elliptical in shape and very fragrant. Small crimson flowers grow in triple clusters at the ends of branches. The fruit is a purple drupe, about 2.5 cm (1) long. Cloves grow in the tropics and best near the sea. The clove is native to the North Moluccas, the Spice Islands of Indonesia. It is cultivated in Brazil, the West Indies, Mauritius, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Zanzibar and Pemba. The Chinese wrote of cloves as early as 400 B.C. and there is a record from 200 B.C. of courtiers keeping cloves in their mouths to avoid offending the emperor while addressing him. Clove oil has been known to relieve headaches and toothaches. Improves digestion, relieves gas, opens sinus and breathing passages. It's been called an 'aphrodisiac', mentally stimulating and helps improve memory.
Clove Essential Oil Information Country of Origin: Madagascar
Latin Name: eugenia caryophyllata
Part of plant used: Buds
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Odour: Strong, spicy
Clove Oil BenefitsNervous System: Creates a positive, optimistic lightness, lifting depression and warming the soul. Skin Care: Acne, cuts and skin parasites, scabies, fungal infections, athlete’s foot; aids bruises, warts Respiratory System: Asthma, tuberculosis, aids pulmonary afflictions, bronchitis, sinusitis Genito – Urinary System: Aphrodisiac. Aids impotence, frigidity; facilitates and eases childbirth Digestive: Toothache, dental infections, viral hepatitis, intestinal virus, colic spasms, dyspepsia, nausea; aids intestinal intoxications, stimulates digestion.
Clove Oil Use - Directions
To create your own custom wellness, bath and body products, choose any of Escents' unscented products and add 10-20 drops per 30ml or 1oz of product. You can also add 5-8 drops in an aromatherapy diffuser to scent your space or eliminate unpleasant odours. More ways to use peppermint essential oil.
Do not take internally; keep away from eyes. Use sparingly. Keep away from children. If irritation develops, discontinue use.
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