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Clove Oil

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
Botanical Family: Myrtaceae (myrtle)
Plant Origin: Madagascar, Spice Islands
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from bud and stem.
Key Constituents:   Eugenol (75-87%), Eugenol Acetate (8-15%), Beta-Carophyllene (2-7%)
ORAC: 1,078,700 µTE/100g 

Historical Data: The people on the island of Ternate were free from epidemics until the 16th century, when Dutch conquerors destroyed the clove trees that flourished on the islands. Many of the islanders died from the epidemics that followed.

Cloves were reputed to be part of the "Marseilles Vinegar" or "Four Thieves Vinegar" used by grave-robbing bandits to protect themselves during the 15th century plague.

Clove was listed in Hildegard's Medicine, a compilation of early German medicines by highly-regarded Benedictine herbalist Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179).

Healers in Chinia and India have used clove buds since ancient times as part of their treatments.

Eugenol, clove's principal constituent, was used in the dental industry for years to numb gums.

Courmont et al. demonstrated that a solution of .05% eugenol from clove oil was sufficient to kill the tuberculosis bacillus (Gattefossé, 1990).

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Medical Properties: Anti-aging, antitumoral, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, analgesic/anesthetic, antioxidant, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, stomach protectant (ulcers), antiparasitic (worms), anticonvulsant.

USES: Anti-aging, cardiovacular disease, arthritis/ rheumatism, hepatitis, intestinal parasites/ infections, throat/ sinus/lung infections, cataracts, ulcers, lice, toothache, acne.

Fragrant Influence: A mental stimulant; encourages sleep, stimulates dreams, and creates a sense of protection and courage.

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Application: Dilute 1 part EO with 4 parts VO; (1) apply 2-4 drops on location, gums, or mouth, (2) chakras/vitaflex points, (3) diffuse, or (4) take as dietary supplement.

For tickling cough, put a drop on back of tongue. 

Cautions: Anticoagulant properties can be enhanced when combined with Warfarin, aspirin, etc.

Found In: Abundance, En-R-Gee, ImmuPower, Longevity, Melrose, PanAway, and Thieves.