All About Clove Oil
About Clove Oil:
The clove tree is 50 feet tall; it has large leaves & crimson flowers. In the beginning, its flowers are pale hue, gradually turn green, then become a bright red. These are harvested at 1.5-2.0 cm long & have long calyx that terminates in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals that form a small central ball. It is a productive tree for 150 years.
- It is used to numb & disinfects the specific areas where infections take place in gums.
- It is used in cosmetics as it helps in reducing the sagginess of the skin & prevents the appearance of the fine lines & wrinkles.
- It is used for hair as it helps in boosting the blood circulation that reduces hair fall & promotes hair growth.
- It has antioxidant that helps in boosting the immune system & fight the infection.
- It is used in aromatherapy as it is used as a pain reliever & antiseptic.
History:
Clove got its name from the French word Clou, it means a nail; it fits the appearance of a clove. It was the first spice to be traded. Clove is native to Malucca Islands. It is used in some medicines for long. It is used by dentists. It is used to numb & disinfects the specific areas where infections take place in gums. It is also used as a temporary tooth filling as it helps to reduce the pain & disinfect the nerve tissue. It has antioxidant that helps in boosting the immune system & fight the infection. It helps in eliminating fungal infection & alleviating muscle pain.
Benefits:
Let's know about the Clove Oil.
- It is used in medicines as it helps in easing digestive upset, relieving pain & helping with respiratory conditions. It has many dental & topical used for fighting cancer & treating infections.
- It is used in cosmetics as it helps in reducing the sagginess of the skin & prevents the appearance of the fine lines & wrinkles. It is a powerful anti-aging ingredient. It removes the dead skin cells and helps in blood circulation; it gives you youthful & radiant skin.
- It is used in aromatherapy as it is used as a pain reliever & antiseptic. It is used for treating different disorders. It helps people who have trouble sleeping.
- It is used for hair as it helps in boosting the blood circulation that reduces hair fall & promotes hair growth. It gives shine to dry & dull hair. It works as a great conditioner.
Extraction method
It is extracted from the leaves, stem & bud by the steam distillation method.
Uses:
- It is used for curing stomach problems gas and constipation. Cardamom contains chemicals that are known to increase the movement of food through the intestine.
- It is used as a natural breath freshener.
- It is used for lowering blood pressure.
- It helps in flushing out toxins and keeps your internal systems clean.
- It helps in controlling blood sugar levels in the body.
- It boosts energy metabolism.
Guide to Clove Oil Varieties & Benefits:
| Clove Oil varieties | Country of Origin | Benefits |
| Clove Stem Oil | Sri Lanka |
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| Clove Bud Oil | Indonesia's Maluku Islands |
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| Clove Leaf Oil | Indonesia |
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Composition:
- Bud Oil: 60‒90% eugenol, 4-15% eugenyl acetate, β-caryophyllene and other minor constituents.
- Leaf Oil: 82-88% eugenol, β-caryophyllene and other minor constituents with little or no eugenyl acetate.
- Stem Oil: 90-95% eugenol with other minor constituents.
Contraindications:
- Consult a doctor if pregnant or nursing.
- Keep away from the children under the age of 7.
- Do the patch test before use.
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