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We are all well-acquainted with the spice called ‘clove’ also known as laung in Hindi. The traditional use of cloves can be traced back to ancient Indian and Chinese Civilizations that existed centuries ago. Its name has been derived from the Latin word- clavus that means ‘a nail’ because cloves look like that. Cloves are an important ingredient in the kitchen and the secret behind a lot of yummy dishes.
Clove oil is made through the process of distillation of clove buds. Cloves are a rich source of iron, calcium, sodium, potassium and various vitamins. Its anaesthetic, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and stimulating properties make it extremely beneficial for skin, hair and health. We have compiled a list of all its benefits here for you.
Pure clove essential oil is highly diluted so remember to dilute it with your favourite carrier oil before its application on your skin or hair. Check out more about how to use them in the sections below. So, grab some clove oil from the market and get ready to reap its benefits.
Benefits of Clove Oil & How to Use
1. Reduces Hair Fall
Clove oil increases blood circulation in the scalp and makes it lose lesser hair. It promotes hair growth and reduces bald spots if applied regularly. It also makes your hair look shiny, strong and long. (While we're on the subject, don't forget to have these foods that help with hair growth and health)
How to Use
To use clove oil for hair mix a few drops of clove essential oil in a few teaspoons of coconut oil or olive oil and apply. Or add a few drops of the essential oil in your daily shampoo usage and then apply.
2. Conditions Hair Naturally
Keep away all those chemical conditioners and make your own natural hair conditioner. Add some olive oil to clove oil in order to prepare an effective natural hair conditioner at home itself. It smoothens your hair and makes it soft.
How to Use
All you have to do it just apply the mixture to your hair like any other normal conditioners and then wash it off. It will make your hair stronger and easier to manage.
3. Works as an Insect Repellent
Clove oil has a very strong smell that can act as a very effective insect repellent. It is generally used in a variety of insect repellants.
How to Use
In order to keep bugs away from for bed, all you need to do is spray some drops of clove oil around your bed and you won’t find a single bug hovering around. It will help you get a proper good night sleep, in turn, keeping you healthy and happy.
4. Reduces Earache
Clove oil is a magical cure to many kinds of pains and aches. Like it helps you with a headache, clove oil effectively relieves your earache too.
How to Use
In a base of 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, mix 5 drops of clove oil. Gently warm the mixture in a microwave oven. Use your fingers gently to apply 1-2 drops of this mixture inside your ears. This remedy has the capacity to give you a quick result.
5. Relieves Stress
Had a long and tiring day? Clove oil is here to relieve all your stress in one go.
How to Use
Mix a few drops of clove with your favourite carrier oil (coconut oil or almond oil) for massage. It reduces tension, stress and anxiety.
6. Reduces Indigestion
Clove has been one of the most vital ingredients of an Indian kitchen. And apart from the flavouring for our taste buds, it has been helping our digestion as well.
How to Use
Clove tea is a great way to help your digestive system in case of loose motion and constipation.
7. Reduces Acne
Most of us, at some point in time in our lives, have worried about how to treat acne. More common in our teen years and more common for people with oily skin, acne is one of the most common parts of our day to day skin worries. Clove oil contains eugenol that is anti-bacterial in nature and removes the bacteria and dirt from the face giving you healthier skin. You can give up on the chemical-loaded acne-reduction creams you have been picking from the market. 4-5 drop of clove oil can be mixed with your regular skin lotion or moisturizer and be applied topically on the affected areas as a natural and safe remedy for acne. Make sure you’re not allergic to clove or the carrier oil. In case you notice anything allergic reactions on your skin, immediately discontinue use and consult your doctor if need be.
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8. Reduces Headache
Since clove oil has a soothing effect on the mind and body that releases tension, it helps with relieving headache.
How to Use
A gentle head massage with clove oil mixed in a carrier oil (a few drops of clove essential oil in a teaspoon of carrier oil like coconut oil or olive oil) is an effective cure for a headache caused by heat, stress, or fatigue etc.
9. A Tooth’s Best Friend
One of the most widely known uses of Clove oil is for dental care. Clove oil contains eugenol that kills germs and gives you a clean and fresh mouth. It is popularly used in various toothpaste and other dental hygiene products. It is extremely beneficial in case of sore gums, toothache, blisters etc. It also has a strong smell that helps remove bad breath.
How to Use
Add a drop of clove oil to your daily toothpaste and brush as usual. Remember not to ingest clove oil.
Alternatively, create a mouthwash by mixing a drop of clove oil with a drop of peppermint oil in a couple of teaspoons of water and swish around in your mouth like mouthwash before spitting it out.
10. Boosts Immune System
Clove oil is a great immunity booster. Its antibacterial and antiviral properties are especially beneficial for people with a weak immune system to fight against illnesses, especially the cold and cough that frequently keep us down.
11. Lightens Blemishes
Clove oil also has exfoliating properties that remove dead skin cells paving way for newer skin cells to show up. It lightens blemishes to give you an even and smooth skin tone.
How to Use
Mix 1-2 drops with your regular application of moisturizer.
12. Works as a Flavouring Agent
Clove has a very strong essence and is used as a flavouring agent across the globe in various dishes as well as medicines. Clove flavoured tea is popular all over the country. Since clove oil is highly concentrated, it is not recommended to be consumed orally. If you’re planning to use clove oil for flavouring as a replacement of ground cloves, do so under the direction of an expert and in an extremely diluted form. If any adverse symptom is observed, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
13. Used for Massage
Clove oil is a popular choice for mixing in your carrier oil for massage. It soothes the body and makes it feel relaxed.
14. Treats Sore Throat
In case you are suffering from a sore throat, clove’s anti-inflammatory properties are here to help.
How to Use
You can simply chew a clove for relief. Or use a drop of clove oil diluted in a cup of water for gargling, taking care not to ingest.
15. Cures Infections
Clove oil or laung ka tel has antiseptic properties that make it ideal to cure various infections. It is very useful for treating cut wounds, athlete's foot, skin irritation, swelling, fungal infections etc. It can also be used in case of insect stings. Clove oil might cause burns on sensitive skin, so avoid people with sensitive skin or allergy to clove should consult an expert or doctor before applying it with proper dilution.
16. Treats Dry Skin
Clove oil has excellent moisturizing properties. It is extremely beneficial for people with dry skin type.
How to Use
Applying a few drops of clove oil to your skin daily helps it retain moisture and prevents excessive dryness. Its regular use gives you soft and supple skin.
17. Removes Toxins
Clove oil reduces toxins from the blood as it has antioxidant properties. It gives you healthy blood by purifying it and a healthy body in turn.
18. Reduces Wrinkles
Clove oil helps us extend our youthful appearance with time. Clove oil reduces wrinkles by tightening the skin giving you a youthful glow on your face. While there are a ton of cosmetic products available in the market, and some people go even to the extremes of surgeries to look young, clove oil is nature’s own gift for looking young.
How to Use
Just mix 2-3 drops of clove oil in your usual skin cream and apply.
19. Treats Respiratory Problems
Clove oil is helpful in the treatment of a number of respiratory problems like bronchitis, cold, cough, sinusitis, asthma and tuberculosis.
How to Use
Mix a drop of clove oil in water to be used for steam inhalation. Avoid it getting into your eyes.
Clove is one of the best options from your kitchen if you're planning to up your dental health. Learn more about the most common dental problems and their natural treatments.
20. Makes Hair Soft
Several chemical-based hair products may help your hair look great instantly, but that happens at the cost of the long term hair health. Instead, choose from some of the best ingredients that nature has given you for your hair.
How to Use
Mix a few drops clove oil with a natural carrier oil like coconut oil or almond oil. Apply it on your hair by gently massaging it from tips to roots with your fingers. Leave it on for around thirty minutes and then wash your hair with lukewarm water. Pat your hair dry and comb then after a few minutes to notice softer hair. Regular usage will make your hair softer and healthier.
Also Read:
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- Widely used to relieve TOOTHACHE & BAD BREATH
- Use for skin care, especially to fight against ACNE
- Anti-aging effects by reducing the appearance of WRINKLES & SAGGING SKIN
- Hair health fights FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Written By Blogger - Pratishtha Deveshwar
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