Fragrance Friday – doTERRA Clove Essential Oil
Warm Spicy Protective
If you’ve ever had pumpkin pie, you’ve ingested this marvelous spice. Clove is brilliant – and strong – and powerful.
Otherwise known as Clove Bud, this essential oil is steam distilled from the buds of shrubs and trees of the botannical family Myrtaceae.
Here are some Top Uses for Clove Essential oil*
- Place one drop of Clove in two ounces of water and gargle for a soothing effect.
- Helps to clean the teeth and gums while promoting fresh breath.
- Combine with dōTERRA Hand and Body Lotion for a warming massage.
- During your nightly routine, add one drop of clove to your toothbrush before applying toothpaste.
- After your six month cleaning at the dentist, apply one drop Clove to teeth and gums.
- During the Fall and Winter season, diffuse three drops Clove, two drops Cinnamon and one drop Wild Orange for an invigorating scent.
- Place two to three drops in a dōTERRA Veggie Cap and take internally to support cardiovascular health.
- Use diluted on gums for a soothing effect.
- Naturally repels insects.
The Oil of Boundaries
Clove is a powerful emotional ally. It helps to establish boundaries and helps people who feel victimized, defeated, dominated, intimidated, co-dependent and who may have a fear of rejection. Clove gives the “pushover” the courage to say “no”. It can assist individuals in letting go of patterns of self-betrayal and codependency by reconnecting them with their personal integrity. It helps build up appropriate boundaries and defenses. Simply diffuse in the air to absorb the powerful, emotional properties of clove.
Clove blends well with cinnamon, rosemary, wild orange, bergamot, basil, clary sage, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, ylang ylang, ginger and black pepper.
Here are some awesome recipes in which you can use Clove:
Oven cleaner spray – 1 cup warm water, 3 tablespoons baking soda, 1 tablesoon castile soap, 5 drops lemon essential oil, 5 drops clove essential oil. Add all ingredients to a spray bottle and shake to combine. Spray liberally in the oven and let sit for fifteen minutes. Wipe clean with a sponge or cloth.
Liquid fabric softener – 1 gallon distilled white vinegar, 2 cups baking soda, 20 drops clove essential oil, 10 drops lemon essential oil, Combine ingredients in a large bowl or container and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup per load. Your laundry will be naturally softened and smell great!
Hot Wassail
2 1/2 cups apple cider
3/4 cups cranberry juice
3 drops Wild Orange Essential Oil
1 drop Lemon Essential Oil
2 toothpicks Clove Essential Oil, swirled
2 toothpicks Cinnamon Essential Oil, swirled
1 toothpick Ginger Essential Oil (dip in and remove)
Combine cider, juice and drops of Wild Orange and Lemon Essential Oils in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Dip a toothpick into the remining oils, then swirl or dip into the juice mixture. Pour into mugs and enjoy!
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*These statements are not intended to cure or prevent any disease and have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Consult with your doctor for any medical condition or symptoms you may be experiencing.