CLOVE BUD , CLOVE LEAF
Eugenia carophyllata Tanzania, flowerbud, steam distilled.

Please read the warnings below before using Clove Bud Essential Oil. Clove bud has one valuable first aid benefit; Clove oil numbs the nerves. This quality makes it a valuable emergency treatment for a tooth ache. Just a drop of Clove Oil on a cotton swab applied to the sore tooth, not to the surrounding gum area, can provide dramatic relief from the pain of a toothache. (Use at your own risk, of course!)

Clove oil is a useful contribution to blends for the diffuse or lamp. It is said to be an aphrodisiac in very small quantities. It is stimulating to the mind and memory, helpful in cases of fatigue and/or depression. Some claim it is helpful with headaches.

There are those who recommend it as part of various arthritis and rheumatism blends although I find either black pepper or ginger safer and as effective, Some sources recommend Clove Oil for various pulmonary afflictions, asthma, sinus infections, bronchitis, etc. I would consider adding a drop to a Niouli based blend for the above, to sweeten the scent of the more medicinal oils. Its high level of eugenol makes it an excellent antiseptic, another reason to diffuse it when battling a virus or infection.

Clove is definitely an essential oil to be used with caution and respect.

WARNING:Clove oil is a known dermal and mucous membrane irritant and sensitizer. It should not be used on the skin, or, if necessary, used in very weak dilution (less than 1%). It should not ever be applied to broken or irritated skin.

A Remedy For
Bronchitis Colds Cough Dental pain Fever Sore throat Tendency to infection In Asian medicine, Cloves are also used for stomach ailments, bad breath, and skin diseases, but their effectiveness for these purposes has not been confirmed. Clove is a wonder for toothaches and abscesses when dabbed on the tooth (very, very carefully). Clove is a "hot" spice oil and can burn if used on the skin undiluted. Clove is stimulating to the mind, enhances concentration and can act as an aphrodisiac. It blends well with lavender, bergamot, orange, vanilla, vetiver, ylang ylang & other florals. It can help sweeten some medicinal smelling blends. A great oil for potpourris and other home fragrance products. Clove is irritating to the skin and mucous membranes so extreme care should be taken when using on the skin. It must be diluted to less than .75% Avoid during pregnancy and do not use on babies or young children

What It Is; Why It Works
An extremely aromatic plant (the entire tree smells of Cloves), this familiar herb grows in tropical regions such as Tanzania, Madagascar, and Brazil. The medicinal element, oil of Cloves, is extracted from the plant's flower buds, leaves, and fruit. Boasting antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and pain-killing effects, it is used primarily as a local anesthetic, especially for toothache. The Cloves found in the typical kitchen spice rack are flower buds picked at the embryo stage. (If picked when mature, they lose their pungency.) They appeared in Europe as early as the 4th Century A.D. In India and Indonesia, they are still smoked in cigarettes