Clove Oil Uses

Clove Oil Uses – Clove oil uses date back to ancient  India, and the Chinese also had many uses for clove oil that were medicinal in nature. Clove oil  is known to kill 15 fungal strains and more than 60 types of viral bacteria. It is rich in iron, potassium, and Vitamins A and C. All of these things add together to  make clove oil one of the most versatile natural oils – and versatility means lots of uses without spending lots of money! Have you ever considered using clove oil in these ways?

1. An additive to cough medicines to help improve the taste
2. As a natural alternative to Ora-gel for teething babies
3. As an insect repellent when applied directly to the skin
4. Sea nettle stings – it really takes away the ouch!
5. Scabies and prickly heat home remedy
6. Removing dust and adding super shine to metal
7. Helping with dry socket after dental procedures such as teeth pulling and wisdom teeth extraction
8. Great when used in a warmer for aromatherapy – it helps with concentration and gives you more energy
9. Also, when you burn the oil it soaks up yucky food odors in a flash, such as burnt smells, fish, etc.
10. If you have a tension headache, a drop applied to each temple will open your blood vessels and help reduce the headache pain
11. Plant clove plants around your yard because they are a natural bug deterrent
12. Clove oil makes a great weed killer, especially in sidewalk cracks and other tedious areas
13. Need a shot of “sexual energy”? Try a single drop of clove oil in a cup of coffee…wow!
14. Clove oil is terrific for soothing poison ivy irritation
15. It lessens the appearance of stretch marks when applied topically
16. Moisturize dry skin by using a cloth to spread a little clove oil.
17. Because clove oil is a natural aphrodisiac, get your partner to give you a massage in a mixture of almond oil and clove oil
18. The anti-virus properties of clove oil make it work well as a wound antiseptic
19. Clove oil is as effective an anti-fungal as Nystatin for Candida and Athlete’s Foot
20. Add a drop of clove oil to your daily face cream routine and it will help with acne problems
21. Soak a cotton ball in the oil then let it sit on a wart or bunion
22. Use a drop orally on a toothache….dentists say it works wonders
23. Earache? Try this remedy: add 3-4 drops of clove oil to 2 teaspoons of  sesame oil, then warm the mixture a bit (not hot, just warm) and lightly drop the mix in your ear and let it sit for about 15 minutes. You may find a small eyedropper such as this one works well
24. Clove oil stimulates circulation, which makes it great for people with cold extremities
25.  Add 3 drops of clove oil to 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil for topical use as general pain relief

The spicy aroma of clove oil makes me think of the Far East, so it’s only logical that this has been used there for centuries in these and so many other ways. Clove oil is another great “wonder” oil in my household.