


Clove oil is an essential oil that’s derived from clove trees. The clove tree, known as Syzygium aromaticum, 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, which ranges in color from colorless to light yellow and has a strong, spicy aroma, has been used for centuries in a variety of applications.
Clove oil has traditionally been used for a variety of purposes, including:
- as an antimicrobial, to help kill bacteria
- as a pain reliever for conditions such as toothache and muscle pain
- for digestive upset
- to relieve respiratory conditions like cough and asthma, influenza
Characteristics: Anti-fungal properties, anti-bacterial, yeast infections, athlete’s foot, oral thrush, and vaginal yeast infections, nail discolouration
Efficacy: cough, itchiness, muscle pain, upset stomach, lung ailments, toothache, bad breath
Can be mixed with essential oils: Wild Orange, Frankincense, Cedarwood and Cinnamon, Roman Chamomile and Fennel