What is clove oil? – Clove oil is widely used in the Indian homes and many parts of the world in the preparation of foods as it is also known as flavouring agent to enhance the taste of the food. It is enriched with calcium, sodium iron, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin A and C.
Process of extraction – Steam distillation process is adopted for the extraction of this essential oil from the clove buds. The pure oil thus obtained can be used as a flavouring agent.
Benefits
Toothache – It helps in providing great relief from the toothaches due to this reason it is widely used in the formulation of various dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash.
Mouth ulcers – Treatment of mouth ulcer is also possible with the application of the clove oil.
Sore gums – Sore gums can also be treated with it.
Bad breath – It also helps in eliminating the bad breath.
Wounds – Clove oil can also be used on the wounds to treat it due to the presence of antiseptic properties which prevents infections.
Infections – Due to the presence of the antiseptic properties, clove oil is widely used to treat many other infections such as fungal infections, prickly heat and athlete’s foot.
Insect bites – Clove oil also acts as an insect repellent due to which it is also used during the insect or mosquito bites to cure it instantly. But whose skin is very sensitive should not use this oil as it could cause skin burn.
Acne – Clove oil also helps in reducing the appearance and formation of the acne. It should be added with the other lotions and creams to treat the acne.
Relieve stress – It also proves to be very beneficial in providing great and amazing relief from the mind related problems such as mental exhaustion, fatigue, anxiety, tensions and such other kind of problems.
Headache – Clove oil provides instant relief to the mind as well as body just by soothing the nerves of the mind and calming the body. 1 teaspoon of sea salt, 2 teaspoon of almond or coconut oil must be mixed with 2-3 drops of the clove oil if it is going to be used in the massage therapy.
Asthma – Respiratory problem such as asthma can also be treated with the application of this oil.
Cough – If you are suffering from Cough, sinus or any other cold related problems then regular use of clove oils work as best remedy.
Earache – Clove oil considered very beneficial in providing amazing relief from the earache. 2 teaspoons of sesame oil should be added with 2-3 drops of clove oil and then mixture should be applied inside your ears. It would provide instant relief to the user.
Indigestion – Clove oil is widely used in the preparation of food as it is considered that it helps in the digestion of the food and eliminated the digestion related problems such as motion sickness, flatulence and hiccups.
Diabetes – It helps to balance the insulin levels and thus proves to be very effective in curing the diabetes. It reduces the body temperature and improves the blood circulation in the body.
Purifies blood – It is also helpful for the blood purification.
Cosmetic and perfumes – Because of its antiseptic properties, it is widely used in the formation of various cosmetic products.