Overview
Clove bud essential oil is derived from small reddish brown, unripe and dried flowering buds of an evergreen tree. It was used over 2000 years ago in the Indian Ayurvedic medicine. It is popular as a muscle reliever, breath freshener and king or oral care and widely used in dentistry.
Benefits
Skin & Care:
- Prevents the appearance of wrinkles.
- Gives skin a radiant and youthful appearance.
- Reduces the sagginess of skin.
- Reduces hair fall.
- Promotes hair growth
- Gives shine to dull and dry hair.
- Can be used as a conditioner when used with olive oil.
Parasite Control:
- Repels, flies, ants and moths
- It can be used to deter snakes.
- Works best against cockroaches when used with other citrus essential oils,
Relaxation:
- Fills the air with a warm-welcome scent.
- Improves circulation thus soothing muscle aches.
- Heightens inner strengths.
- Mentally stimulating and invigorating.
Health:
- Pain reliever for tooth ache
- Relieves respiratory conditions such as sore throat and sinuses.
- Eases digestive upsets
Cleaning:
- Good for cleaning moulds from hard surfaces.
Directions For Use
Aromatically:
- Add a few drops into your diffuser.
- Add to household cleaning agents.
- Add a few drops in hot water or onto a hot towel and inhale.
- Blend with other oils and spray.
Topically:
Always conduct a test patch on the inner forearm by applying diluted essential oil and give it time, if it does not show adverse reactions use on other parts of the body.
- Mix with carrier oils and apply on hair or skin.
- Rub a few drops between your palms.
- Add to your moisturizer for toning and rejuvenation of the skin.
Other:
- For toothache dip a cotton ball and wipe it over the gums at the point of the pain.
- Dilute with a carrier oil and burn in an oil burner.
Caution!!
- Not for internal use.
- Clove bud essential oil is strong and irritating on the skin, use sparingly.
- Keep away from sunlight.
- Slightly flammable. Store away from heat.
- Avoid contact with eyes, nose, ears and mucous membranes.
- Do not use on already damaged skin.
