Clove oil is an essential oil that’s derived from clove trees. The clove tree, known as Syzygium aromaticum or Eugenia caryophyllata , is native to Southeast Asia, although today you may find it growing in other locations, too.

Clove oil is produced by distilling the dried flower buds that are collected from the clove tree. Other parts of the tree, such as the stem and leaves, may also be used.

Clove oil color ranges from pale yellow to golden brown and has a strong spicy fragrance similar to that of clove.

The health benefits of clove oil may include relief from toothache, indigestion, cough, asthma, headache, and some symptoms of stress. The benefits can be attributed to its possible anesthetic, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, and stimulating properties. Perhaps, the most important and common use of this oil is in dental care. Various kinds of toothpaste, mouthwashes and oral care medications may often contain this oil as an important ingredient.

Active ingredients:

Clove oil is a mixture of different compounds, with the three main active ingredients being eugenol, eugenyl acetate and caryophyllene. And another little ingredients like carvacrol, thymol, cinnamaldehyde, limonene, α-humulene and oleanolic acid.

Clove oil contains high percentage of  vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, vitamin K, beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, potassium, zinc, foliate and Choline etc.

Benefits of Clove Oil

1-    For skin

–          Potential Remedy for Acne

Clove is filled with antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Clove oil contains a compound called as eugenol that helps in treating acne. It fights the acne bacteria and helps in reducing swelling and redness.it also has probable rejuvenating and stimulating properties, which can increase blood flow to the skin and make it look radiant. You can consider making it a part of your nighttime skincare regimen. You may need to use it with carrier oil.

• Fights the signs of ageing

Did you know clove oil is a powerful anti-ageing ingredient used in cosmetics? It works in reducing skin sagging and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The application of clove oil improves blood circulation, which gives skin a youthful and radiant look.

• Fades dark spots and blemishes

clove oil also fades dark spots and blemishes left behind by acne and pimples. It has mild exfoliating properties that remove dead skin cells and ensure an even skin tone.

• For Hair

• Treats dandruff

clove oil contains anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties, this helps fight dandruff and prevents the itchy sensation.

• Promotes hair growth

The compound eugenol found in clove oil helps promote hair growth when applied to the roots. It can also repair, strengthen and add a healthy shine to the hair shaft when applied regularly.

• Prevents premature ageing

Clove oil contains some unique elements that improve the production of the pigment responsible for keeping hair in its natural color.

3-    Can Heal Candida Infections

Carvacrol and eugenol, in clove oil, can have a possible anticandidal and antifungal effect. It can be used to heal candidiasis caused due to a fungus, Candida albicans. These yeast infections can typically occur in the mouth, ears, nose, fingernails, gastrointestinal tract, and vagina. For an intestinal cleanse of sorts with this oil, you may consume it in small amounts. You may need to use it with carrier oil.

4-    For toothache and Dental Care

Clove oil contains the active ingredient eugenol, which is a natural anesthetic. It helps numb and reduce pain to ease a toothache. Eugenol also has natural anti-inflammatory properties, it may reduce swelling, irritation and pain in gum and teeth.

 It can work as a potential natural palliative care option you can keep at home. Usually, it is best to dilute it with carrier oil and use it on the problem area.

Clove oil is suitable for using with infants and babies. It can be applied to a baby’s gums in an extremely diluted form. The potential antiseptic and soothing qualities of the oil can ease the pain and reduce discomfort.

Clove oil is used as a mouth rinses and toothpaste for treating bad breath and dental hygiene .

5-     Benefits of Clove oil Sexually for Men and Women 

Men and women have been using clove oil to improve sexual behavior for centuries. This spice seems to boost excitement and energy. Both of which can enhance libido.

For Men

1. Prevents Early Ejaculation

Clove oil can improve erection time. Thus, offering better sexual performance. 

Clove essential oil may promote better blood flow that might have the ability to prevent premature ejaculation.

• Tip: Use a ¼ teaspoon of Clove oil with organic honey. For best results, don’t take it on an empty stomach.

2. Boosts Motility and Sperm Count

The benefits of cloves for male health have come a long way. Clove oil is rich in a range of flavonoids, which have impressive antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory properties. Clove oil also has an abundance of vitamins, proteins, and carbs. And the intake of carbohydrates and proteins could influence sperm number. So, using clove oil might amplify sperm count.

3. natural aphrodisiac
4. Improves Testosterone

For Women

1. Improves Desire

When women avoid sex, it might be the result of stress or exhaustion. The benefits of cloves sexually for females can be seen in a woman’s sex drive. 

Cloves can relieve stress and boost energy. Since it can also amplify testosterone, which is important for both a man’s and woman’s sex drive, clove can make a woman feel more eager to have intercourse.

2. Offers Better Stimulation

Just the scent of the Cloves essential oil might prompt acetylcholine release. This potent neurotransmitter can slow down the heart rate and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. This system is in charge of driving the “fight or flight” response. 

Acetylcholine also plays a key role in female arousal. Experts suggest that people with low acetylcholine levels in the brain may have trouble concentrating on sex. This is hindering their arousal process. So, the clove benefits for women’s sexual stimulation might come in handy.

3. Eases Menstruation Symptoms

Aromatherapy with essential oils is a go-to choice for managing menstrual symptoms. The clove essential oil may alleviate some of the pain and cramps. Some women also use clove water to cleanse their wombs of stale blood. 

Clove oil, or even cloves, is considered a potentially powerful aphrodisiac. Having 2-3 drops of the oil in warm water can help increase sex drive, boost blood circulation to sexual organs, and can perhaps act as an effective aphrodisiac.

6-    Potential Antimicrobial Properties

Due to its antimicrobial properties, clove oil can be used for preventing infections. It can be useful for wounds, cuts, scabies, athlete’s foot, fungal infections, bruises, prickly heat, and other types of injuries. It can also be used for treating insect bites and stings. The oil may be very strong and should thus perhaps be used in a diluted form. It should be carefully used by people with sensitive skin.

7-    Potential Antibacterial Properties

Clove oil may have strong antibacterial and antifungal properties and can inhibit the growth of moulds, yeasts, and bacteria. According to research, the phenolic compounds in the oil can kill several gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

8-     Booster for Immune System

Both cloves and their oil can be useful for boosting the immune system. Their potential antiviral properties can help fortify resistance to a multitude of diseases, plausibly because the antioxidants in clove essential oil scavenge the body of dangerous free radicals.

9-    Anticancer

Clove oil contains eugenol, α-humulene, and β-caryophyllene , which have cytotoxic and antitumor activity, Which have been used as alternatives in the prevention and co-treatment of cancer. The anticancer activity is mainly attributed to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.

• Blood circulation

Decrease blood Pressure

 Eeugenol as antioxidant has been shown to decrease overall blood pressure, heart rate and several other common markers of hypertension. Eugenol is able to enhance vasomodulation (neuronal regulation of blood flow) by interacting with Calcium (Ca2+) and Potassium (K+) ion channels and relaxing aorta walls.

Decrease platelet aggregation

Clove oil is rich with acetyl eugenol that has been identified with impressive circulatory benefits. This acetyl (CH3CO) was found to decrease platelet aggregation . Platelet aggregation is one of the conditions leading to thrombus or blood clots. Clove oil is known to act as a natural blood thinner and may be used as possible treatment for such conditions in the future.

Increase Blood Circulation

Eugenol is a versatile component that can also help stimulate blood circulation. Increased circulation can add to the oxygenation of the blood and organ systems, which increases metabolism.

• Alleviates respiratory problems

 Clove oil is one of the best natural remedies for clearing nasal passages and respiratory disorders, such as cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, tuberculosis, and sore throats due to its anti-inflammatory and cooling properties.

• Stress reliever

Clove essential oil is an excellent stress reliever, whose benefit can be attributed to the oil’s aphrodisiac properties.

Clove essential oil stimulates the mind and alleviates mental exhaustion and fatigue. This oil refreshes the mind and stimulates brain function when taken orally in sufficient quantities. It also induces sleep, making it an excellent treatment for people suffering from insomnia.

According to some research, clove essential oil can help treat neurological disorders, such as memory loss, anxiety, and depression.

13-                       Can Prevent Ulcers

Clove oil can help stimulate the synthesis of mucus, which is considered to be an important gastro-protective factor. This is why the oil and eugenol, their main compound, may help protect the digestive tract lining and can prevent the formation of ulcers and gastritis. It can improve overall digestive health and may help reduce nausea.

14-                       Potent Anti-inflammatory Properties

The flavonoids in clove oil have potent anti-inflammatory properties. This powerful natural oil can perhaps be used to treat all kinds of inflammation in the body from toothaches, inflamed gums, skin eruptions, or muscle and joint pain, to inflammation in the gut.

15-                       May Help in Controlling Diabetes

Clove oil is rich with polyphenols, that help in managing sugar in intestine and blood by different mechanisms

• They slow glucose uptake from the intestine
• Inhibition of two digestive enzymes (alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase) from releasing glucose from compounds such as sucrose (table sugar) and starch.
• Inhibition of glucose production in liver cells, an important site where excess sugar is released (gluconeogenesis).
• Enhanced glucose uptake into muscle cells by up to 63%, providing them with metabolic fuel and removing sugar from circulation.

These findings reveal how this clove oil can:

• Protect against after-meal blood sugar spikes in normal and prediabetic people
• Decrease fasting glucose in prediabetics
• Increase glucose consumption by muscle cells

16-                       For liver

Clove oil may also promote better liver function. Some trials have shown that the eugenol found in cloves can help reduce signs of liver cirrhosis and fatty liver disease. It may also improve general liver function.

• Insect Repellent

 It is used as a component in bug repellent and insect-repelling candles because the vapor can be very potent against insects. Traditionally, a few drops of the oil are put on the bed sheets at night to keep bugs away.

• Cosmetics

 It is can be used as a massage oil. Due to its powerful aroma, soothing effect, and plausible antiseptic properties, clove oil is often added as an active ingredient in soaps and perfumes.

• Aromatherapy

 Clove oil can blend well with many essential oils which may include basil, rosemary, rose, cinnamon, grapefruit, lemon, nutmeg, peppermint, orange, lavender, and geranium. This could be the reason why clove oil is a popular element in aromatherapy and perhaps also in other herbal combinations.

Side Effects:

Clove oil can have a strong burning sensation if used in large quantities. It is always advisable to use small amounts of essential oil and to be careful when using it on children if you have never used it before. The side effects of clove oil include:

• Allergy & toxic effects: An excess dose may cause allergic reactions or toxic effects due to its eugenol content.
• Intestinal problems: It can cause intestinal discomfort, primarily in children.
• Low blood sugar levels: This oil can cause blood sugar to drop. So people with diabetes should be cautious.
• Bleeding disorders: People with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia or those taking blood-thinning medications should avoid this oil.

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