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Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Clove Stem

eugenia caryophyllata

General Description
This particular oil comes from the stems of cloves which are known worldwide as a domestic spice. The oil has been used traditionally to remedy skin infections and to reduce digestive upsets. It is also used to kill intestinal parasites and to aid in childbirth. A tea that is made out of the cloves is often used to relieve nausea. In Chinese history the bud oil has been used for the symptoms above as well as for diarrhea, hernias, bad breath and bronchitis.

How It's Made
The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the stems. The leaves and buds also produce a kind of Clove Oil.

Aroma: Fresh, spicy scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Respiratory
Helps with Bronchitis

Digestive
Helps Digestion
Helps with Halitosis
Reduces Nausea
Helps with Diarrhea
Helps with Hernias
Kills Intestinal Parasites

Other Uses
Aids in Childbirth


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