Friday, October 8, 2010

Clove Oil



Clove oil is antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral stimulating oil. Clove oil is used for treating variety of health issues. Clove oil contains minerals such as calcium, iron sodium, potassium, phosphorus and hydrochloric acid.
Clove oil is a rich source of vitamin C and vitamin A. Clove oil has good nutritional and medicinal values. Clove oil made by dried flower bud of clove tree. Clove oil consists of four major constituents, termed as eugenyl acetate, eugenol, caryophyllene and iocaryophyllene.

 Health benefits of clove oil:

  • Clove oil is used as home remedy for toothaches, cough, and headache.

  • Clove oil is also used for improving respiratory system such as asthma and bronchitis, arthritis.

  • Clove oil has antiseptic properties, so it is helpful in treating fungal infection, athlete’s foot, scabies etc.

  • Clove oil is good for treating skin allergies and acne.

  • Clove oil gives relief for muscle pain when applied on affected portion.

  • Clove oil consists of eugenol, which is essential constituent of clove oil and helps in preventing lung cancer.

  • Clove and clove oil also improve digestive system.

  • Clove oil help in purifying blood and boosts the immune system.

  • Eugenol is essential component found in clove which is very effective for preventing blood clots and controlling blood glucose level in diabetes patients.

  • Clove oil improves the blood circulation and reduces temperature of the body if needed.

  • It is even used for making food items owing to its health benefits.

  • For insomniac patients, it is helpful in treating memory loss problem, depression and anxiety.

  • Clove oil is helpful if we feel like nausea and vomiting.



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