Clove Essential Oil

The essential oil from clove leaves is possibly the most effective for dental problems. It has been known since ancient times as an excellent remedy for infections and inflammations in the mouth. Moreover, it is one of the essential oils with the highest antioxidant capacity, making it very helpful in combating oxidation factors like pollution, stress, and poor diet.

Properties of Clove Essential Oil · Eugenia Caryophyllus / - Syzygium aromaticum

Currently, due to its eugenol content, it is considered bactericidal, antiseptic, and antifungal. Applied to the skin (never directly and always well-diluted in vegetable oils), it can help fight infections, and fungi, and reduce inflammations. Its scent can relieve symptoms of respiratory and immune system conditions. In aromatherapy and massages, it is considered an aphrodisiac and stimulant, and can combat muscle pain, headaches, stress, and insomnia.

Properties of Clove Essential Oil (Leaves)

Anti-infective: Clove essential oil helps fight intestinal, urinary, oral, skin, and even tropical infections.

Antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial: Its active ingredients can eliminate a wide variety of pathogens.

Cauterizing and anesthetic: Helps to close wounds on the skin and gums; relieves pain.

Antiparasitic: Useful in the eradication of intestinal parasites.

Stimulating and digestive and general tonic: Eases digestion, lifts the mood, and boosts libido.

Immune-stimulating: Supports the immune system.

Practical Uses and Applications of Clove Leaf Essential Oil

Clove essential oil has traditionally been used to help with the following situations:

Immune system: Low defense states.
Various infections: Urinary, dental, canker sores, skin, tonsillitis.
Nervous system: Helps with asthenia, low spirits, chronic fatigue, mental fatigue, physical fatigue, sexual fatigue.

Recipes with Clove Essential Oil

FOR MASSAGE

• For fatigue, physical or mental exhaustion: Apply 1 drop of clove essential oil with 2 tablespoons of almond or hemp vegetable oil along the spine.

FOR MOUTHWASH

• To relieve dental pain and canker sores: Add 1 drop of clove essential oil to your mouthwash and rinse 3 times a day.

Clove Essential Oil Blends Well With:

• Orange
• Lemon
• Myrrh
• Cinnamon
• Pine
• Siberian Fir
• Star Anise
• Hemp Oil
• Almond Oil

Recommended Dilutions for Clove Essential Oil

The essential oil should always be used diluted and avoiding sensitive areas (mucous membranes, eyes, etc.).

Maximum generic dilution for topical use recommended in adults: 0.5%
Maximum generic dilution for topical use recommended in children: AVOID

Strictly avoid use in children under 12 years of age.

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances and should be diluted for most uses. Use our dilution table to get a more detailed idea of the correct use of essential oils:

ESSENTIAL OILS DILUTION GENERAL GUIDE

Notes from Our Aromatherapy Experts

Identification

Botanical name: Eugenia Caroyphyllus

Origin: India

Extraction method: Steam distillation.

Distilled or extracted part: Leaves

INCI: Eugenia Caroyphyllus Leaf Oil

Safety

Use with extreme caution topically (dilution less than 0.5%), especially in hypersensitive people with dermatological problems. Do not use in children.

Keep out of reach of children.

Some natural components of this essential oil may pose an allergy risk for some people. Always perform a tolerance test before using any preparations by applying a few drops inside the elbow.

Oral use: Yes (under professional advice).

Topical use: Suitable in a maximum dilution of 0.5%.

Diffuser: Suitable in low concentration.

Phototoxicity: No

Sensitizing: Yes

Irritant: Yes

Allergens naturally present in this essential oil:

Isoeugenol <3% Eugenol <87%

We always recommend checking the general precautions for the use of essential oils.

Essential Oil Storage

It is equally important to know how to store essential oils to ensure they remain in good condition and do not become toxic or irritating due to oxidation or contamination. Therefore, we recommend reading this small guide:

Storage of Essential Oils

Important

The essential oil information provided by Essenciales comes from popular sources and is for educational purposes only. It does not intend to offer or sell this product as a diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend the ingestion or internal consumption of essential oils except under the strict supervision of a physician or doctor qualified in aromatherapy and clinical phytotherapy. Always dilute essential oils well. If you are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, liver failure, or have a health problem, use essential oils only under medical prescription. Never use essential oils on children without the proper knowledge or instructions from a professional.

Never ignore professional medical advice.
Essenciales does not give medical advice or engage in the practice of medicine.