Health Benefits of Clove Oil

sunnyhouselife · Post by **sunnyhouselife** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:37 am

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.

Clove is an evergreen tree, which produces a flower bud that has numerous medicinal properties. It is often referred 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 the ancient Indian and Chinese civilizations and it spread to other parts of the world, including Europe, during the seventh and eight centuries.

Clove is rich in minerals such as calcium, hydrochloric acid, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, and vitamin A and vitamin C.

JastinJack · Post by **JastinJack** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:33 am

Clove oil is aphrodisiac in nature and thus serves as an excellent remedy against stress. It has a stimulating effect on the mind and removes mental exhaustion and fatigue. Clove oil has a cooling effect and anti-inflammatory, and clears the nasal passage as well.