Clove Therapeutic Essential oil
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) has a sweet, spicy fragrance that is stimulating and revitalizing.
An important ingredient in our Thieves blend due to its wonderful immune-enhancing properties,
its principal constituent is eugenol, which is used in the dental industry to numb the gums. C
Clove is the highest-scoring single ingredient ever tested for its antioxidant
capacity on the ORAC scale.
Clove is the champion of all with an ORAC score over 10 million!!
That means a drop of Clove contains 400 times more antioxidant per unit volume than wolfberries,
the most powerful of all known fruits.
Of course, the comparison isn't quite fair since oils are
concentrates while fresh fruits are not, nevertheless, a 15 ml bottle of Clove Oil (Code # 3524)
has the antioxidant capacity of 150 lbs of carrots, 40 quarts of blueberries or 16 gallons of beet juice.
Always dilute for topical use. Clove may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods.
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How to use: For dietary, aromatic or topical use. When using as a supplement, dilute
one drop in 4 fl. oz. of vegetable oil and put into capsule. Then take one capsule before each meal or as desired.
Possible skin sensitivity.
If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.
Check with your health care provider if taking a blood-thinning medication.
Always dilute before applying to the skin or taking internally.
Keep out of reach of children.
Action: Highly antimicrobial, antiseptic, analgesic, bactericidal, antioxidant,
hemostatic (blood thinning), anti-inflammatory.
Found In: Abundance, En-R-Gee, ImmuPower, Legacy, Melrose, PanAway, Thieves, Dentarome
Plus Toothpaste, Thieves Soap, K&B (tincture), Royal Essence (tincture), Essential Omegas,
Megazyme and ParaFree.
Traditional Uses:
The people on the island of Ternate were free from epidemics until the 16th century,
when Dutch conquerors destroyed the clove trees that flourished on the islands. Many
of the islanders died from the epidemics that followed. Eugenol, clove’s principal
constituent, is used in the dental industry for the numbing of gums. Courmont et al.
demonstrated that a solution of .05% eugenol from clove oil was sufficient to kill
the tuberculosis bacillus (Gattefossé, 1990).
Indications: Infectious diseases, intestinal parasites, tuberculosis, respiratory
infections, pain, toothache, scabies, and wounds (infected).
Other Uses: According to Jean Valnet, M.D., clove oil can prevent contagious disease
and may treat arthritis, bronchitis, cholera, cystitis, dental infection, amoebic dysentery,
diarrhea, tuberculosis, acne, fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, halitosis, headaches, hypertension,
insect bites, nausea, neuritis, dermatitis, rheumatism, sinusitis, skin cancer, chronic skin
disease, bacterial colitis, sores (speeds healing of mouth and skin sores), viral hepatitis, warts, and lymphoma.
Clove Oil Application:
- Diffuse or apply topically diluted with V6 Mixing Oil massage oil.
- Add one to two drops in four ounces of water and use as a gargle.
- May be applied neat on palms of hands, bottom of feet, and on gums and teeth.
- May be added to food or water as a dietary supplement.
- For oral hygiene, rub directly on the gums surrounding an infected tooth.
- To break tobacco addiction, place a drop on tongue with finger.
- For tickling cough, put a drop on back of tongue.
Fragrant Influence: It may influence healing, serve as a mental stimulant,
encourage sleep, stimulate dreams, and create a sense of protection and courage.
Safety Data: If currently under a doctor’s care or pregnant, consult physician prior to use.
Repeated use can result in contact sensitization. Skin test for sensitivity.
Clove essential oil can act as a blood thinner such as Warfarin or Coumarin.
Research:
Nishijima H, et al. “Mechanisms mediating the vasorelaxing action of
eugenol, a pungent oil, on rabbit arterial tissue.”
Jpn J Pharmacol. 1999 Mar;79(3):327-34.
Jayashree T, et al. “Antiaflatoxigenic activity of eugenol is due to inhibition of lipid peroxidation.”
Lett Appl Microbiol. 1999; 28(3):179-83.
Wie MB, et al.
“Eugenol protects neuronal cells from excitotoxic and oxidative injury in
primary cortical cultures.” Neurosci Lett. 1997: 4;225(2):93-6.
Testimonials for: Clove
Code 3525 - 15 ml bottle
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