Aromatherapy- Clove Bud

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Herb & Essential Oil of the Month

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,

a constituent of Clove oil that can be toxic in high doses.

Eugenol is an effective local anesthetic and has long been used in

dentistry.

 

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.

 

Kerry

Argue not with dragons, for thou art crunchy and go well with brie

 

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