Clove, Eugenia caryophyllata, Essential Oil

Clove essential oil historically has been used to reduce pain, arthritis, sprains, toothaches, athlete's foot, colic, Candida, respiratory and flu symptoms.The oil improves memory and a sense of connection and belonging that aids the personality to solve problems without dependence on others.  Clove is also a mosquito repellent. Use less than 1% in dilution.  1 drop in 1 cup of water or 2 tablespoons of carrier oil in a dilution.Clove essential oil has the highest amount of antioxidant properties of essential oils, making it the most therapeutic single essential oil. Use it cautiously around children and pregnant or lactating mothers. I do not use clove at all with children under 10. (See the Children's Therapeutic Blends for alternatives).  Clove blends well with vanilla, carnation, rose, ylang ylang, and Oriental blends. Blend equal amounts of Clove and Vanilla absolute for 1 month for a totally new aroma reminiscent of carnations. On the emotional level, Clove releases inhibitions t