Description
The health benefits of clove oil can be attributed to its
antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac and
stimulating properties. The oil is used for treating a variety of
health disorders including toothaches, indigestion, cough, asthma,
headache, stress and blood impurities. The most important and
common use of clove oil is in dental care. Several toothpastes,
mouth wash and oral care medications contain clove oil as an
important ingredient.
Clove is an evergreen tree, which produces a flower bud that has
numerous medicinal properties. It is often referred to as clove
bud. Clove bud has a shaft and a head and hence it has the Latin
name clavus, meaning nail. Clove was extensively used in ancient
Indian and Chinese civilizations and it spread to other parts of
the world, including Europe, during the seventh and eight
centuries. Even now, clove is used in several Indian and Chinese
dishes.
Clove is rich in minerals such as calcium, hydrochloric acid, iron,
phosphorus, sodium, potassium, and vitamin A and vitamin C.
Health benefits of clove oil
The health benefits of clove oil include the following:
Infections: Due to its antiseptic properties, clove oil is useful
for wound, cuts, scabies, athletes foot, fungal infections,
bruises, prickly heat, scabies, and other types of injuries. It can
also be used for treating insect bites and stings. Clove oil is
very strong in nature and should always be used in diluted form,
and furthermore, it should not be used by people with unusually
sensitive skin.
