Description

Botanical name:  Eugenia caryophyllata/ Syzygium aromaticum

Aromatic Description:  Strong, warm and spicy scent

Part of plant distilled: Dried flower buds of the clove plant.

Colour:  Colourless to yellow

Main compounds: eugenol, eugenol acetate and B- Caryophyllene

 Method of Extraction: Steam distillation.

 Properties:  antioxidant, anti -inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal and pain reliever.

BENEFITS

SKIN AND HAIR CARE;

• Prevents the appearance of wrinkles.
• Gives skin a radiant and youthful appearance.
• Reduces the sagginess of skin.
• Reduces hair fall.
• Promotes hair growth
• Gives shine to dull and dry hair.
• Can be used as a conditioner when used with olive oil.

PARASITE CONTROL;

• Repels, flies, ants and moths
• It can be used to deter snakes.
• Works best against cockroaches when used with other citrus essential oils,

RELAXATION;

• Fills the air with a warm-welcome scent.
• Improves circulation thus soothing muscle aches.
• Heightens inner strengths.
• Mentally stimulating and invigorating.

HEALTH

• Pain reliever for tooth ache
• Relieves respiratory conditions such as sore throat and sinuses.
• Eases digestive upsets

CLEANING

• Good for cleaning moulds from hard surfaces.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

AROMATICALLY:

• Add a few drops into your diffuser.
• Add to household cleaning agents.
• Add a few drops in hot water or onto a hot towel and inhale.
• Blend with other oils and spray.

TOPICALLY:         

Always conduct a test patch on the inner forearm by applying diluted essential oil and give it time, if it does not show adverse reactions use on other parts of the body.

• Mix with carrier oils and apply on hair or skin.
• Rub a few drops between your palms.
• Add to your moisturizer for toning and rejuvenation of the skin.

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OTHER:

• For toothache dip a cotton ball and wipe it over the gums at the point of the pain.
• Dilute with a carrier oil and burn in an oil burner.

CAUTION!!

• Not for internal use.
• Clove bud essential oil is strong and irritating on the skin, use sparingly.
• Keep away from sunlight.
• Slightly flammable. Store away from heat.
• Avoid contact with eyes, nose, ears and mucous membranes.
• Do not use on already damaged skin.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, young children and people with other medical conditions should ALWAYS consult a physician before using essential oils.