Clove oil is an essential oil extracted from the clove plant, Syzygium aromaticum.

Apart from adding flavour and aroma to your food, people use its oil, leaves, stems and dried buds for various medicinal and health purposes. For its high anti-microbial, anti-fungal, antiviral, antiseptic and stimulating properties, clove oil is a popular home remedy for various ailments.

Moisturizes Dry Skin and Helps Other Skin Problems

Clove oil for dry skin is a great natural remedy. The best way to take advantage of this treatment is to get the oil in liquid form and spread it on your skin with a clean rag. It’s also used in many products that are made specifically for helping lessen the appearance of stretch marks, baggy eyes and puffy skin.

Reduces Some Types of Pain

Many people know about the healing qualities of clove oil for toothaches and other tooth pains. In fact, this is the most popular remedy that this natural herb is used for. On painful tooth simply place a drop on the area. In addition to toothaches, cloves are said to be helpful in reducing the pain of dry socket, a common complication that occurs whenever a tooth is pulled.

Soothes Irritation 

Clove bud oil is often used as the active ingredient to soothe the itching and burning typically associated with coming in contact with poison oak or poison ivy.

Improves Blood Circulation

Because it helps improve circulation, clove oil is ideal for reducing the pain and discomfort typically associated with tension headaches. Apply a rag soaked in clove oils to the forehead or temples to get the blood vessels opened.

Used as an Insect Repellent

Many insect repellent companies use clove essential oil as one of the active ingredients in their spray products. If you have some clove leaves or oils, you can simply use these instead of spending money on bug spray.

Reduces Foul Cooking Odors

Some foods, like liver and fish, can cause unpleasant odors in your house when you’re cooking. Burning some clove-scented oils or incense after cooking can help soak up the offensive odors and replace them with a more pleasant scent

Reduces Stomach Pain

Cloves have been used to soothe stomach pain for centuries. It helps to calm the nerves and aid in digestion in case you eat something that doesn’t agree with you. Put a couple drops of the oil in a beverage to use it for stomach pain purposes.

Always Consult Your Physician First

It is helpful to prepare yourself with health information by reading and talking to friends, but always consult your doctor before taking medical action or changing your health routine. This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.