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Clove Oil
Botanical Name : Eugenia caryophyllata
Origin : India
Mode of Extraction : Steam distilled
Main Constituents : Caryophyllene, Eugenol and
Sesque-terpene
Description : Clear Transparent Liquid
Appearence : Colourless to pale yellowish brown liquid
Organoleptic properties : Warm herbal taste and spicy
smell
Refractive index at 20 °C : 1.520-1.540
Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 1.038-1.060
Solubility : Insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol
85% (v/v)
Use : Fragrance and flavor raw material, as a flavoring
agent in different food products and as a herbal ingredient in
herbal products
Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from
sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. |
Extraction
It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation.
Chemical Composition
Eugenol, eugenol acetate, iso-eugenol and caryophyllene.
Essential Oil
Information
Clove Trees are native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia and used
as a spice in cuisines all over the world. They are harvested
primarily in Indonesia, India, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan, and
Sri Lanka.
The clove tree is an evergreen tree that grows to a height ranging
from 8–12 m, having large leaves and sanguine flowers in
numerous groups of terminal clusters. The flower buds are at first
of a pale color and gradually become green, after which they develop
into a bright red, when they are ready for collecting. Cloves are
harvested when 1.5-2 cm long, and consist of a long calyx,
terminating in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals which
form a small ball in the center. Clove oil is a very potent oil that
should be used with great care in aromatherapy, it does have
wonderful properties of stimulating the mind and lifting depression,
to aiding digestion, relieving pain in arthritis and rheumatism,
easing respiratory problems and assisting leg ulcers.
Oil Properties
It has a warm, strong, spicy smell and the oil is colorless to pale
yellow with a medium to watery viscosity.
Uses:
It helps with toothache, mouth sores, rheumatism and arthritis.
This oil can be used for acne, bruises, burns and cuts, keeping
infection at bay and as a pain reliever. It is beneficial to the
digestive system, effective against vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence,
spasms and parasites, as well as bad breath. Clove oil is valuable
for relieving respiratory problems, like bronchitis, asthma and
tuberculosis. The disinfecting property is useful in cases of
infectious diseases. Placing a few drops of clove oil on a cotton
ball and then placing the cotton ball in a linen cupboard will not
only fragrance the cupboard, but will help to keep fish moths at
bay.
Therapeutic
Properties:
Analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-neuralgic, carminative,
anti-infectious, disinfectant, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic,
uterine and tonic.
Blends well with
Basil, benzoin, cinnamon, lavender, ginger, sandalwood and clary
sage.
Summary
This oil is useful for its disinfecting properties, relieving of
pain, especially toothache, arthritis and rheumatism. It is
effective for digestion system. It is also used to cure skin
problems, especially for skin sores and leg ulcers and as an insect
repellent.
Precautions
The concentration should be below 1%, if used in a oil, lotion or
cream. It may cause irritation to the skin of some individuals and
can easily irritate the mucus membranes. Should be used with care.
It should be avoided during pregnancy.
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