Ingredients
Clove Essential Oil (Eugenia caryophyllata)
100% Pure and Unadulterated
Certified Kosher and Parve

Synonyms
Clove bud oil, Eugenia aromatica, Eugenia caryophyllus

Family
Myrtaceae

Part Used
Buds

Method of Extraction
Steam distillation, Water distillation

Note
Base

Dosage Forms
Pure-Li Natural Clove Oil is certified Kosher and Parve, and is packaged in convenient 30ml amber glass bottles with dropper caps to control dispensing

Actions
anthelmintic, antibiotic, antiemetic, antihistaminic, antirheumatic, antineuralgic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, carminative, counterirritant, expectorant, larvicidal, spasmolytic, stimulant, stomachic, vermifuge

Internal Indications
asthenia, asthma, childbirth, diarrhea, dropsy, dyspepsia, flatulence, gout, hernia, halitosis, bronchitis, pleurisy, measles, memory loss, worms

External Indications
dentifrice, lupus, scabies, wounds

Aromatheraputic Indications
sinusitis, vertigo

Aromatheraputic Actions
warming, sense-enhancing

Contraindications
Use in moderation, may cause skin irritation. Avoid use during pregnancy

Therapeutic Indications
This plant is a slender evergreen tree with a smooth gray trunk that grows up to 12 meters high. The bright green leaves stand on short stalks in pairs. At the beginning of the rainy season long buds appear with a rosy-pink corolla at the tip. When the corolla fades the calyx slowly turns a deep red. These are beaten from the tree, and when dried, become the cloves that we are all familiar with. The aroma from this oil is very strong and spicy.

It is believed that this plant is native to Indonesia, however it is now cultivated worldwide, especially in the Philippines, the Moloch Islands, Madagascar and Indonesia. The clove tree had been cultivated in plantations for over 2000 years.

Cloves are used extensively as a spice worldwide. Therapeutically it is used for acne, athlete's foot, bruises, burns, toothaches and as an insect repellent against mosquitoes. It is also used to ease the pain of arthritis, rheumatism, and sprains. It is helpful in asthma, bronchitis and colds, flu and minor infections.

Commercially, it is used in dental preparations and as a fragrance component in toothpaste, soap and many other toiletries. It is also used extensively as a flavour ingredient in alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.

Storage
Clove oil should be stored in a cool, dry area until it is used. Once opened, refrigeration and tightly closing the cap will prolong its shelf life.

Usage
Toothaches: Use only with caution. Dab onto the painful tooth with a cotton ball or cotton swab for the temporary relief of toothache. Take care to avoid nearby mouth tissue and do not use continuously for extended periods of time. If pain persists, see a qualified practitioner.

Mouthwash: Add 1 drop of Clove to a half glass of water to make an antiseptic mouthwash after oral surgery, as well as an effective gargle for sore throats.

Gastric Upset: Clove is a powerful pain-relieving antiseptic and an infection preventative. Clove's virtues help relieve the discomfort caused by digestive disturbances that are associated with gastric upsets; use in a massage oil blend massaging the abdomen in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

Blends With
Lavender oil, Sandalwood oil, Sweet Orange oil, Ylang Ylang oil

Complimentary Therapies
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) and juice instead of coffee, tea or sodas. Try to avoid synthetic ingredients, highly concentrated in prepared or packaged foods, and take a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement.