10 ml Clove Leaf Essential Oil

Latin Name: Eugenia Caryophyllata
Plant Part Utilized: Leaves
Origin: Madagascar
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation

From the leaves, stem, and buds of the Eugenia caryophyllata tree native to Indonesia and the Malacca islands, clove oil is typically extracted via steam distillation. This potent oil boasts a warm, robust, spicy aroma and requires careful dilution for aromatherapy use.

Clove Essential Oil is beneficial for healing and soothing skin conditions like acne, burns, cuts, and bruises, as well as leg sores. It serves as a pain reliever for rheumatism and arthritis. It's also advantageous for the digestive system, aiding in the treatment of vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, spasms, and parasites. It's deemed valuable for alleviating respiratory ailments like bronchitis, asthma, and tuberculosis. In aromatherapy, this essential oil stimulates the mind and acts as an aphrodisiac, eliminating mental exhaustion and fatigue, and promoting sleep in insomniacs.

Cloves have a rich history of use in ancient India and China. Ancient Chinese medicine reportedly used cloves to alleviate conditions such as indigestion, diarrhoea, hernia, athlete's foot, and fungal infections. They have been used to treat mouth ulcers, toothache, and as a breath freshener since ancient times. Cloves were among the first spices to be traded, with Arab traders believed to have introduced them to Europe during the Roman Empire.