Clove Bud Organic Oil  

Clove is most famous for its use as a spice and has been valued for centuries for the unique flavor and preservative qualities it can impart to food. In Europe, whole cloves are commonly pressed into red meats before cooking and are also included in many seasonal dishes, such as mulled wine at Christmas. Clove is an important ingredient in many spice mixes, including most garam masala and Chinese five-spice mixes.

Clove Oil in Pharma

Although best known in Asian medical systems such as Ayurveda, clove has numerous applications in traditional and modern medicine with a broad range of different therapeutic effects having been reported. Its confirmed antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties have made it popular for treating a variety of different infections, for example as a gargle for sore throats or for cleaning minor wounds.  It is also commonly used for digestive complaints because of its antispasmodic action, and some studies report that clove can reduce the likelihood of gastric ulcer formation. Modern research interest into the uses and efficacy of clove is high, with numerous studies investigating it for anti-carcinogenic, chemoprotective and other properties. Some studies have also shown that clove can work synergistically with other medicinal plants to fight bacterial infection more effectively.

Essence of Clove Oil

Clove oil is an ingredient in several popular perfumes and the source of raw materials used for manufacturing fragrances and flavorings. Oils are often extracted from the leaves of the tree as well as the flower buds for fragrance manufacturing purposes. Clove was also formerly used to synthesize vanillin - artificial vanilla flavoring. It is an main ingredient of Indian spices. 

Clove is well known as a traditional home remedy for mild toothache and inflammation of the mouth because of its analgesic and antiseptic effects. It has also been traditionally used to treat bad breath and tooth decay and has a long history of use in dentistry. Eugenol, the primary constituent extracted from clove, is still used in several dental products and processes today.

COMMON USAGE

·        Prevents dental problems

·        Rejuvenates skin

·        Improves immunity

·        Reduces anxiety and stress

·        Cures respiratory ailments

·        Lowers headache

·        Eliminates earaches

·        Aids in digestion

·        Cures nausea

·        Stimulates blood circulation

·        Acts as blood purifier

·        Prevents premature ejaculation

·        Controls sugar level

·        Cures cholera

·        Works as cancer preventive agent

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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Safety Summary

·        Hazardous: Drug interaction; may contain methyl-eugenol; may inhibit blood clotting; embryotoxicity; skin sensitization (moderate risk); mucous membrane irritation (moderate risk). Cautions (oral): May interact with pethidine, MAOIs or SSRIs. Anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, other bleeding disorders.

·        Contraindications: Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age. Maximum dermal use level.

Maximum dermal use level (based on methyl-eugenol content)

Maximum dermal use level (based on eugenol content)

Organ Specific Effects

·        Adverse Skin Reactions: skin sensitizing potency, clove leaf oil was a weak sensitizer, with a similar potency to eugenol.

·        Cardiovascular effects: Eugenol is a powerful inhibitor of platelet aggregation, an essential step in the blood clotting cascade.

Systemic Effects

·        Acute Toxicity

o   Oral route: DL50 = 2650 mg/kg

o   Dermal route: DL50 > 5000 mg/kg

·        Respiratory sensitization: Not applicable under normal use.

·        Germ cell mutagenicity: Cause for concern owing to the possibility that it may induce heritable mutations in the germ cells of humans.

·        Carcinogenicity: IARH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

·        NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

·        OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

·        Reproductive toxicity: Not specified

·        STOT-single exposure: Not specified

·        STOT-related exposure: Not specified

·        Aspiration hazard: Not specified

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

·        Toxicity
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. The product must not be allowed to run into drains or waterways.

·        Substances classified as category 1 Acute toxicity

·        Persistence and degradability: Biodegradation is expected

·        Bio-accumulative potential Bioaccumulation is unlikely

Mobility in soil Unknown