Clove oil is useful for its disinfecting properties, relieving of pain, especially toothache, arthritis and rheumatism. It is effective when used for complaints of the digestion system.

It is also of use for skin problems – especially for skin sores and leg ulcers and as an insect repellent.

• Burners and vaporizers
  • In vapor therapy, clove oil can be useful for bronchitis and dizziness and to help lift depression, while strengthening memory and fighting weakness and lethargy.
• Massage oil
  • Clove oil can be used in a blended massage oil to assist with diarrhea, bronchitis, chills, colds, muscular numbness, spasms, rheumatism and arthritis. For toothache the outer jaw can be massaged with this oil.
  • Use a low dilution of less than 1%.
• In cream or lotion
  • When used in a cream or lotion, the positive effects of clove oil are the same as those of a massage oil and can furthermore help to sort out leg ulcers and skin sores.
  • Use in low dilution of less than 1%.
• Mouthwash
  • Clove oil can be included at a low rate as part of a mouthwash for toothache.

Clove oil blends well with  basil, cinnamon, lavender, ginger, sandalwood and clary sage