Clove oil is made from the buds of the flowers of a tree that grows in tropical to Equatorial regions: Madgascar to Sri Lanka and Indonesia. It is an intense oil, most commonly used to relieve dental pain and infection and to dissolve the eggs deposited by intestinal worms. It is delicious but overwhelming in both smell and taste. It is antiseptic, carminative, warming, and very aromatic. It is often used as a flavoring in toothpaste, mouthwashes, and exotic foods

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Clove oil can be mixed into dental powders and toothpastes. My own preferred use is to add a few drops of clove oil to an ounce of a high quality cooking oil or coconut butter or, if available, black cumin seed oil. Diluted like this, clove oil can be applied directly to the gums or toothache. Another method is to fill a few (not many because the oil can dissolve the capsules) "00" vegetarian gelcaps and take one or two capsules a day to relieve flatulence and noxious odors in the digestive system. Peristalsis is also aided by this use. Ayurvedic practitioners simply put one drop into a glass of water and sip the water slowly.

 

	Clove Bud Essential Oil 5 ml., Madagascar $
	Amber Attar 1 dram In Ayurvedic practice, amber is used to calm the mind and warm the heart. It is thus most suitable for balancing vata and kapha doshas. The resin has a deep, penetrating aroma that is believed to ward off negative influences. $
	Jatamansi 1 dram Jatamansi root oil is used mainly for calming the nervous system and mind. It is used mainly for vata types who long for rest and peaceful sleep, but it is also used to help focus awareness during meditation. Because it is thought to increase courage, strength, and power, it is used for balancing all doshas. $
	Myrrh 1 dram Myrrh resin is considered sacred in many cultures. It has been used since ancient times for relieving excess kapha and for nourishing the heart and lungs. It is thought to help develop self confidence and overcome fear of expressing oneself. It is also used to reduce compulsive behavior. $
	Sandalwood 1 dram Though sandalwood is valued for its fragrance by all who know it, pitta types prefer it over most oils because is it sweet and cooling. It is one of the best oils for those cultivating mental balance and inner peace. $
	Tulsi 1 dram Tulsi oil is made from one of the plants regarded as most sacred in India, holy basil. Because is stimulating, it is ideal for kapha types. It is used to harmonize the mind and hold a steady heart.  This revered essence is supports faith and piety. $
	Ayurveda & Aromatherapy by Dr. Light Miller & Dr. Bryan Miller Step-by-step self diagnoses of metabolic types make it easy to understand both Ayurveda and its healing benefits. $

 

 

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