How to make clove oil

Clove is one of the plants that contains the most eugenol, a substance that makes it very beneficial for the treatment of various ailments and conditions and also to improve the health of the skin when it has been damaged. Below we detail what are the main properties of clove oil:

• It contributes to the good health of the digestive system, as it prevents and relieves gas, facilitates digestion, combats loss of appetite, treats diarrhea and intestinal parasites.
• Its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties are excellent for cases of bronchitis, colds and coughs.
• Helps prevent cavities and calms dental pain.
• It fights the proliferation of fungi, so it is useful when you suffer from vaginal infections by candida albicans, athlete’s foot or nail fungus.
• It is antiseptic and can help wounds, stings, irritations, etc. heal faster.
• It acts as a great natural painkiller, so it helps reduce stress and nervousness.
• Soothe headaches.
• Strengthens the immune system, increasing protection against infections and diseases.
• It is a good natural treatment for acne thanks to its antimicrobial action.

If you want to discover more benefits about this plant, we recommend that you consult the article What are the properties of cloves.

If you would like to be able to take advantage of all the previous benefits, you can carry out the following recipe for making clove oil at home. To get started you have to gather the following ingredients and materials:

• 5 cloves, you can find them in health food stores or stores specializing in the sale of natural products.
• 30 ml of virgin or extra virgin olive oil
• a bottle or bottle of dark glass with a lid, if it comes with a dropper much better for the subsequent application of the oil.
• coffee strainer or filter.

Preparation

1. Put a pot on the fire with the oil so that it heats slightly, but taking care that it does not come to a boil.
2. Add the cloves and let it sit for about 5 minutes over low heat while you stir it.
3. Remove from the heat and wait a bit for the mixture to cool.
4. Pour the mixture, including the cloves, into the dark glass jar and lid.
5. Place the bottle in a dark, dry and moisture-free place and let it sit for at least 10 days to obtain a higher concentration.
6. After that time, you can strain the clove oil, put it back into the dark glass jar and start using it whenever you want.

Once you are done crafting, clove oil it can be very useful in the following cases:

• To relieve dental pain, discover in the following article How to use cloves for toothache.
• To heal wounds, bruises or stings more quickly. Avoid applying it on open or bleeding wounds.
• To perform relaxing massages.
• To apply on the feet or nails when suffering from a fungal infection.
• To perform vaginal washes in case of vaginal infections. In this case, you must add the water from the bathtub or tub.
• To relieve headaches by putting a little clove oil on the forehead or temples.
• To gargle to relieve sore throats or bad breath. In this case, it must be diluted with water beforehand.
• To relieve muscle aches or improve blood circulation in the area where it is applied.
• To combat acne by applying a few drops of clove oil mixed with a little honey on the face.
• In the home, it can be used as a flavoring agent or as an insect repellent.

Before you start using clove oil, it is very important to consider a number of precautions so that it is not detrimental to health or cause unnecessary harm:

• It should not be used by pregnant or lactating women.
• It should not be used in children.
• It should not be used by people who are allergic to the clove plant.
• It is not convenient to ingest clove oil directly or in large quantities, it should preferably be used in small quantities and diluted in water beforehand.
• Before applying on the skin, do a small test checking the reaction of the dermis and if it produces any type of allergic reaction.
• Do not apply excessively to the skin, always use it in small doses.

This article is merely informative, at oneHOWTO we do not have the power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

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