Clove Oil

What is it?

Clove oil is derived from the flower buds of the clove tree. The buds are typically picked by hand in late summer and again in winter. The clove buds are left whole and then dried until they turn brown. The final step is steam-distillation to produce the essential oil, though the clove buds may also be ground into a spice.

Fun Facts

The island of Zanzibar (in Tanzania) is the biggest producer.

Both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda have been using cloves and clove oil for thousands of years to heal various health issues.

Are you a big Chai lover? Cloves are an important ingredient in this delicious blend of spices and aromas.

(Suggested) Benefits

• relieve toothaches and pains

• highly antibacterial and antioxidant

• clear up acne and other skin issues

• fights candida (athlete’s foot anyone?!), parasites, and other nagging infections and bacteria

• relieves digestive issues such as bloating, motion sickness, and excess gas

EndorphinGirl™’s favorite use

A drop, just one drop, with a half teaspoon of coconut oil to buffer the potency of the oil, mix and gargle for 3 to 5 minutes, this will surely help reduce any toothache / discomfort.

A final, but important note…

As with any essential oil, dilute, dilute, dilute! Clove oil is a super potent oil, so using it quite minimally is ‘essential’.

Happy oiling!

[disclaimer: this blog is not a substitute for medical advice; consult with a doctor regarding any medical conditions you may have when beginning to use essential oils]