Aromatherapy
uses :
It acts like antiseptic ,antihistamine, antioxidant,
aphrodisiac, antifungal, anti-viral, powerful
bactericidal-large spectrum,
antiparasitic, anthelmintic, antiemetic, expectorant,
cicatrizant, spasmolytic, splenetic, stimulant (general,
digestive, sexual) and tonic(nervous,
hypertensive).
Pharmaceutical
uses :
In ancient Persia, clove was used in love potions. In
Chinese medicine, it is known for its antibacterial and
antifungal
properties and used for diarrhea, hernias, bad breath,
bronchitis, skin infections and to ease the pain of
childbirth. Ayurvedic medicine uses clove to treat
fevers, respiratory, and digestive complaints. As a folk
remedy, it was used for headaches when mixed with apple
cider vinegar. Clove oil was also used to disinfect large
places like theaters.
Flavor and
fragrance:
Clove oil is also made from the leaves and stems of the
tree and is not considered aromatherapy grade, as it is
harsher. Clove leaf oil is mainly manufactured for the
extraction of phenol eugenol. Clove stem oil is used by
the perfume industry, as it is cheaper and has more
eugenol than clove bud. Because of this, it is not
considered therapy grade. Clove bud oil is used as an
ingredient in food, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
It is also used in the production of printing ink, glue,
and varnish. Clove is reported to stop nicotine
addiction