Organic Clove Essential Oil
Latin name: Eugenia caryophyllus (Spreng.) Bullock & S.G.Harrison
Used part: Flower buds
Extraction method: Distillation
Botanical family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Madagascar, Sri Lanka
Clove essential oil has several beneficial properties for health, including:
- Antiseptic: It helps prevent infections by inhibiting bacterial growth.
- Analgesic: Thanks to its main component, eugenol, it has analgesic properties that can relieve pain, especially associated with toothaches or muscle pains.
- Anti-inflammatory: It can help reduce inflammation, making it a potential remedy for joint pain and inflammatory skin conditions.
- Antioxidant: It contains antioxidants that help protect cells against damage caused by free radicals, thereby helping to prevent premature aging.
- Antifungal: It can help fight fungal infections such as candida.
- Digestive stimulant: It promotes digestion by stimulating the production of gastric juices and improving the functioning of the digestive system.
- Local anesthetic: When applied locally, it can numb the area and relieve pain, especially when used to treat toothaches.
- Insect repellent: Its strong odor can repel insects, making it a natural insect repellent.
It should be noted that clove essential oil is very concentrated and should be diluted before any topical use. It is also recommended to perform a skin patch test to check for sensitivity before more extensive use. Finally, it is always advisable to consult a healthcare professional or aromatherapist before using essential oils, especially if you have pre-existing health issues or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.