What is clove oil?
Oil of clove, also known as clove oil, is an essential oil extracted from the clove plant, Syzygium aromaticum. Clove oil is commonly used in aromatherapy and for flavoring food and some medicines. Madagascar and Indonesia are the main producers of clove oil.
How to make Clove Oil?
How to Make Clove Oil
- Buy fresh whole cloves.
- Crush the cloves with a mortar and pestle.
- Place your cloves in a small dark glass jar.
- Cover the cloves with a carrier oil.
- Seal the jar and shake it gently a couple of times.
- Let the jar sit for about a week.
- Strain the cloves out of the oil.
Can you apply clove oil directly to the skin?
First, do a patch test after diluting the oil with a carrier oil. If there is no reaction, you can apply clove oil to your skin.
How long does clove oil take to work?
Clove oil may soothe a toothache and relieve pain within minutes. It generally takes 5-10 minutes to work.
How to use clove oil for hair growth
To use clove oil for stronger and healthier hair growth, add a teaspoon of clove oil to warm coconut oil and apply it to the roots of your hair using your fingertips. Wash off after 2-3 hours. This will improve blood circulation in the scalp and promote stronger hair growth.
Where to buy clove oil in Namibia?
It is available at Spar Beukes , Super Nature Namibia and shoprite Namibia.