CLOVE BUD - Eugenia caryophyllus
A native of Indonesia and the Malacca Islands, the Clove is an evergreen tree that grows to about 30 feet. It has bright green leaves and nail-shaped rose-peach flower buds which turns, upon drying, a deep red brown. These are beaten from the tree and dried.
The Latin word 'Clavus' means nail shaped, referring to the bud. Clove was much used by the Greeks, Roman and the Chinese for its medicinal value. One of the most potent antiseptics, Europeans doctors once breathed through clove-filled leather beaks to ward off the plague. Modern dental preparations contain Clove essential oil, or its main constituent, eugenol, to numb toothache and teething pain and to stop infection. The Chinese used it to ease toothache and as a breath sweetener, especially when talking to the Emperor. Clove has antiseptic properties and was used in the prevention of contagious diseases.
Clove was an important commodity in the spice trade. It is still much used in perfumes, mulled wines and liqueurs, love potions, dental products and, stuck in an orange as pomade and an insect repellent.
Clove oil has a warm, strong, spicy smell and the oil is colorless to pale yellow. Its viscosity is medium to watery. It is extracted from the leaves, stem and buds, yet it is only the Clove Bud oil which is used in aromatherapy, since it contains the least eugenol.
Aromatherapy Properties: Researchers found that sniffing the spicy aroma of Clove Bud reduces drowsiness, irritability, and headaches, assists memory recall and increases circulation.
This powerful essential oil also has the ability to abate depression, relieve indigestion, and contribute to sexual stimulations. You can also use Clove Bud essential oil for skin care and stress-related conditions including high blood pressure, depression and anxiety. It calms fevers and is good for the female system. Also good for throat and respiratory infections.
Therapeutic Properties Include: analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-neuralgic, carminative, anti-infectious, disinfectant, insecticide, stimulant and tonic.
Use Internally For: Asthma, colic, diarrhea, gout, indigestion, measles, intestinal parasites, tuberculosis, colds and flu.
Use Externally For: Stale breath, aching joints, mosquitoes, scabies, ulcers, wounds.
Clove Bud Pure Essential Oil Usage
Inhalation - Reduces drowsiness, irritability, and headaches,
assists memory recall, and increases circulation. Valuable
at relieving respiratory problems, like bronchitis, asthma and
tuberculosis. Use in a diffuser for congestion, fever, infections
and viruses.
Skin Care - Used for acne, bruises, burns and cuts, keeping
infection at bay. As a pain reliever it helps with toothache,
mouth sores, and bad breath. Great insect repellent.
Massage - Mix with a carrier oil and use for rheumatism
and arthritis.
Culinary - Used in curries and pickles, with apples, and
many other foods.
Blends Well With: Bay, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Lavender, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang and others.
CAUTIONS: May irritate the skin. Do Not use on sensitive
or damaged skin. Avoid during pregnancy.
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Recipes
Carpet Freshener
30 drops Eucalyptus
30 drops Cinnamon Leaf
30 drops Lemon
10 drops Clove Bud
1/2 cup bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
Blend all oils and soda in a wide mouth jar and close lid and
let set for 24 hours. Sprinkle over carpet and let sit for 10-15
minutes then vacuum.
Spray Air Freshener
25 drops Sage
25 drops Spearmint
25 drops Clove
20 drops Patchouli
4 ounces distilled water
Mix all oils and add to the distilled water - shake well and use
in sprayer. Shake well before each use.
To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a few drops of Clove and/or Cinnamon essential oil on a cotton ball and tuck it into the drawers or cabinets.
Spicy Simmering Potpourri
Mix 1/4 Cup Each:
Dried Apple Slices
Dried Orange Rind
Allspice Berries
Broken Cinnamon Sticks
Whole Cloves
Add 2 drops Clove Bud Oil, 3 drops Cinnamon oil and 5 drops Sweet
Orange Oil. Cure blend for at least a week (preferable 3 or 4
weeks) in a closed glass container in a dark cool place. Shake
it once a week. To use, place 3 tablespoons in a saucepan with
2 cups water. Simmer on low.
Holiday Bookmarks
If you're giving a book as a holiday gift why not add a bookmark
to which you've added a few drops of essential oils. Try to choose
something that will appeal to most folks like Orange or maybe
a blend containing Lavender. Add a bottle of the essential oil
so they can refresh their bookmark. Maybe spice oils for a cookbook.
The possibilities are endless.
For More Holiday Recipes And Tips Visit:
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