Clove Bud Essential Oil
Clove Bud essential oil is a powerful analgesic that is especially effective for relieving pain, especially toothache and muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism. It’s also really effective when used for digestion issues such as flatulence, nausea and cramping.
Clove oil is also good for skin conditions such as skin sores and fungal infections such as athletes’ foot due to its antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. As a stimulating oil Clove oil can be used to relieve feelings of fatigue and lethargy as well as relieving stress and tension.
As an added bonus Clove oil is a scent that is often associated with Christmas and so it can be used to make a festive room spray.
BENEFITS
Clove Bud essential oil has the following healing properties:
Analgesic, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Anti-fungal, Antiviral and Stimulating properties
Toothache and dental care - Clove oil can is effective in relieving toothache due to its analgesic properties, it can be used either as a mouthwash or for severe pain it can be blended in an oil and rubbed on the tooth and surrounding area.
Pain relief – Clove oil is a powerful analgesic so makes effective in relieving pain particularly when applied topically.
Muscle and joint pain – Clove oil can be used to soothe sore aching muscles and pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism thanks to its analgesic pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.
Digestion system – Can be used to soothe digestive issues, cramps, nausea and flatulence.
Fatigue and Stress reliever – Clove oil is a stimulating oil that can help ease feelings of stress and tension and boost energy levels, relieving fatigue and lethargy.
Skin conditions – With its antiseptic, analgesic and anti-fungal properties Clove oil is particularly good for skin sores and leg ulcers and fungal infections such as athletes’ foot.
Headaches – Clove oil can be used to soothe headaches due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Insect repellent – Clove oil makes an effective insect repellent.
BLENDS
Whilst most essential oils can be used together some oils can overpower other oils. Clove goes particularly well with oils such as:
Basil
Rosemary
Cinnamon
Rose
Ginger
Sandalwood
Clary sage
Bergamot
Frankincense
WAYS TO USE
DIFFUSE
Clove essential oil can be used in diffusers or oil burners. Using Clove essential oil in this way is particularly beneficial relieving headaches, stress, tension and fatigue.
Diffuse 1 - 3 drops of Clove essential oil in an oil burner or diffuser.
INHALATION
Inhaling Clove essential oil is effective in helping to relieve symptoms associated respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis.
Simply add 1 - 3 drops of Clove essential oil to a bowl of hot water, place a towel or blanket over your head and shoulders to enclose your head over the bowl and inhale for 5 – 10 minutes.
Note: Steam inhalation may be too strong for children, instead place the bowl in the room or close by and allow the steam to infuse in the air.
GARGLE
When very diluted Clove oil can be used to sooth infections of the mouth such as gingivitis, mouth ulcers and relieve the pain associated with toothache.
Add 1 – 3 drops of essential oil to a glass of water and gargle, ensuring not to swallow.
MASSAGE
Massage is a great way of relaxing the body and mind and easing aching muscles. Clove oil can be massaged along the jawline to relieve toothache. It can also relieve the pain and discomfort associated with muscle and joint aches and pains especially those associated with rheumatism and arthritis.
Adults - up to 7 drops in 1 tbsp of carrier oil.
Children over 2 years old - up to 3 drops in 1 tbsp of carrier oil.
CREAM
Adding a few drops of Clove to a base cream is a great way of harnessing Clove’s pain relieving properties massage over painful areas such as muscles and joints affected by arthritis or rheumatism. It is effective in assisting healing of leg ulcers and skin sores.
Add up to 12 drops of essential oil to 30 ml of base cream.
SIDE EFFECTS
As with all essential oils it should not be used neat on the skin, essential oils are very concentrated oils that can irritate the skin unless mixed with a carrier oil. Essential oils should not be used internally unless under the supervision of an aromatherapist.
Pregnant and breastfeeding mums should avoid Clove oil
Excessive use of Clove can lead to respiratory issues and cause sores to the mouth.
Pets can be particularly sensitive to the effects of essential oils and can even be toxic so where possible should either be avoided or used where a pet is able to go into another room for example Clove is one such oil.