Clove Bud Oil
Proven health benefits of Clove bud oil
- Treatment for fungal infection.
- Promotes oral health.
- Improves digestion.
- Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Boost’s immunity.
- Treatment for respiratory ailments.
- Treats nausea and morning sickness.
What is Clove bud oil?
Clove bud oil is an essential oil extracted from the Syzygium aromaticum plant native to Southern Asia, a tropical plant characterized by clusters of crimson flowers and large oval leaves growing to a height of 10-20m. Today, the leading producers of cloves are Madagascar and Indonesia.
The bud oil is extracted from the dried flower buds Eugenia caryophyllus through a process of steam distillation. The main constituent being Eugenol containing 60-90%. The oil is rich in fragrance known for its intense floral scent hence its use in aromatherapy. Clove bud oil occurs as a clear to yellow color that changes with age to brown.1
What is clove bud oil used for?
For centuries, dentists have been using clove bud oil to dress minor oral wounds, for general oral hygiene, and the treatment of oral infectious diseases as well as an analgesic. In dentistry, clove bud oil has been used as an analgesic in relieving toothaches, treating mouth ulcers and dental pain.2
Clove bud oil has been used as a food preservative in the cosmetic industry, and for medicinal purposes. The need for natural preservatives for semi and processed foods food promoted Clove bud oil as a non-toxic preservative.3For medicinal purposes, Clove bud oil has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis to relieve joint pains, improve blood circulation, and reduce discomfort such as headaches, improve digestion, and soothe skin irritation. Additionally, clove bud oil is used in aromatherapy as a weed killer and to clean metals.
Health Benefits:
- Treats fungal infections such as vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and athletes’ foot the antimicrobial activities.
- Promoting good oral health by relieving toothache, sore gums, mouth ulcers and prevents the formation of dental cavities by inhibiting dental erosion.
- Promotes improved blood circulation when used on the skin, thus relieving the youthful skin. The clove oil cream is used in the treatment of anal fissures.
- Treatment of wounds and cuts and even insect bites the antiseptic properties thus fighting infections.
- Relieving rheumatoid arthritis and respiratory ailments such as colds, chest congestion, sinusitis, and sore throat due to the anti-inflammatory properties present in clove bud oil.
- Improving digestion by actin as a remedy for indigestion and flatulence due to the Eugenol present in clove bud oil.
- Promotes hair growth when used on hair by stimulating blood circulation, consequently reducing hair fall.
- Relieves morning sickness and nausea during pregnancy as part of aromatherapy.
Nutrition
- Eugenol-89.6%
- B-caryophyllene 8.6%
- Eugenyl acetate 1.7%
Other components include; ester, a- caryophyllene, isoeugenol, and methyl Eugenol.
Toxicity:
Clove oil contains Eugenol, a chemical compound that slows down blood clotting therefore not recommended for use by persons with bleeding disorders. It might cause slow blood clotting. Not recommended for persons with sensitive skin as it might irritate when applied to the skin.