Clove (Leaf) Essential Oil

Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry is a species of plant commonly known as carnation. Clove oil is obtained from the flower buds of the plant and has been used in the medicinal, aromatic and food industries for many years.

Clove oil was first extracted from the flower buds of the clove tree, which grows in East Africa, Madagascar and Indonesia. Then 16. it was brought to Europe by European merchants in the century and began to be used here as well.

For the production of clove oil, flower buds are harvested and dried primarily in the sun. Then, these buds, which contain eugenol, an oily substance, are processed by steam distillation or water vapor distillation method. This process leads to the extraction of oil and the production of pure clove oil.

The production of clove oil is especially widespread in countries such as Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Tanzania. These countries are known as the main producers of clove wood and are the leading countries in the export of clove oil worldwide.

This oil has a characteristic clove smell. It has a spicy, hot, pungent and sweet smell. At the same time, it is a smell recognized by most people and is considered a pleasant smell for many. For this reason, this oil is used in many different products, along with perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and other personal care products. However, it is not recommended to use it in a concentrated form when applied directly to the skin, because its use in high concentration can cause skin irritation.

USES & BENEFITS

Clove (Leaf) Essential Oil is quite widely used in the field of aromatherapy. This oil is known to help cope with nervous problems, relieve the pains of rheumatism and arthritis, treat respiratory problems, treat skin problems, and treat inflammations that occur in the body.

To provide nervous comfort, clove oil can be used by adding it to an aromatherapy diffuser or by adding it to a hot bath in which a few drops of oil are added. It can be used as a massage oil to relieve the pain of rheumatism and arthritis, or applied directly to the aching area.

For respiratory problems, a few drops of clove oil can be used by adding it to an evaporator or by dropping a few drops of oil on a cotton swab, bringing it directly closer to the nostrils. It can be used as a massage oil to treat skin problems, or a skin cream can be used in which a few drops of oil are mixed. It can also be used as a massage oil to treat inflammation or applied directly to the sore area.

However, clove oil is a very concentrated oil and can cause side effects in some cases. Therefore, it is recommended to talk to an aromatherapist or doctor before use, especially by pregnant women, lactating women and children.