Cloves Products

Clove essential oil  contains high amounts (around 85%) of the plant phenol “Eugenol” which is a highly effective, antibacterial compound. It is important to dilute this essential oil in a carrier oil before application to the skin, where it can be used to soothe irritation and combat acne. 

The powerful antibacterial and antifungal qualities of this oil were known way back in history, and as such it was used in a blend known as “Thieves Oil” which was used to protect people against the bubonic plague in the Middle Ages. Its disinfectant properties have been used for millennia to keep infections at bay.

Blends well with; basil, benzoin, cinnamon, lavender, ginger, sandalwood and clary sage essential oils.

Using Aromatherapy in your daily routine is simple, easy and can be enormously beneficial. Pure neat essential oils can be evaporated into the environment and inhaled while products that have already been diluted in an oil can be applied straight to the skin. There are lots of different ways to utilize the pure neat essential oils; these can be made into a room spray or used in an an essential oil burner/ vaporizer.

This is a lovely way to perfume an environment and essential oils are very good at affecting the mood, mind and emotions when evaporated into the air. Adding essential oils to your bath is the best way to ensure the oils are absorbed through the pores of the skin while also inhaling the vapors; maximum benefit can then be had whilst enjoying a soak. Additionally the neat oils can be diluted into a carrier medium. This can be a cream, body butter, face cream, vegetable body oil and bath salts to name a few. For full instructions go to our How to use Aromatherapy page.

Clove essential oil can be used in the bath, or vaporized in an oil burner. It can be added to a massage oil or cream. Use 6-8 drops per bath and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil. See Essential Oil Dosage Chart

• Produced to GMP standards
• Quality Assured by Indigo Herbs
• 100% pure botanical ingredients - no solvents used in the extraction method
• Bottled in a pharmacoepial grade brown glass bottle

Manufacture Process

Our essential oils are manufactured to GMP standards using steam distillation or cold pressing.

Indigo Herbs Clove Essential Oil is extracted using the "steam distillation" method. In this process the botanical material is placed in a still and steam is forced over the material. The hot steam helps to release the aromatic molecules from the plant material since the steam forces open the pockets in which the oils are kept. Molecules of the volatile oils then escape and evaporate into the steam. The temperature of the steam needs to be carefully controlled - just enough to force the plant material to let go of the essential oil, yet not too hot as to burn the plant material or the essential oil. The steam now containing the essential oil is passed through a cooling system to condense the steam which forms a liquid. The essential oil is then separated from the water and bottled, resulting in 100% pure essential oil.

Essential oils need to be diluted first; never apply an essential oil directly to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes.

Using Herbal and Superfood powders on a daily basis is simple, easy and can be really delicious. The simplest way is to rehydrate the powder in a little filtered water to make a shot, this can easily be prepared once, twice or three times per day if you are taking the herbs therapeutically. However sometimes the herbs can be bitter so the botanical powders can be added to a superfood smoothie instead of just water. The smoothie can be made with a base of nut milk, seed milk or non-dairy milk such as rice milk. Alternatively the main body of the smoothie can be created with fruit or vegetable juices. 

Additional superfood and herb powders can be added to fortify the smoothie with extra beneficial properties. The powders are largely dissolvable and can be scooped in and then blended, shaken or stirred until fully mixed with the liquid. Any true Superfood smoothie disciple would advise that the list of possibilities is endless with the goal to feel great and potentially replace a meal with this glass of super goodness. For full instructions go to our How to take Herbal Powders page.

Another option is to use a Capsule Machine that can be bought from the Indigo Herbs website. Filling capsules with your favourite herb has never been easier when you buy a Capsule machine. You can then be sure that the capsules you are taking are 100% pure ingredients without fillers added by some companies.

This clove powder has many applications and can be used in cooking or utilized for its medicinal applications.

Serving:

To make Clove tea: Pour 1 cup boiling water on 1 teaspoon of clove powder and let it steep for ten minutes. Add honey if desired.

To make a poultice. Mix clove powder in water to make a paste. Apply the paste to the cut and cover the cut with a warm towel. Leave on for 5 minutes.

To treat tooth ache: Mix clove powder in with a little coconut butter and rub over gum area.

• Produced to GMP standards.
• Quality Assured by Indigo Herbs.
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
• Re-sealable air tight, foil pouch.
• 100% pure botanical ingredients, absolutely nothing added.

Manufacture Process

Indigo Herbs Cloves Powder comes from a plantation of clove trees that are grown specifically to be used as a spice. The cloves are picked when the floral clusters of the tree are at peak maturity, just before the flower opens. They are then dried naturally in shade until they have absolutely no moisture left in them. After this drying process the cloves are ground into a fine powder and tested thoroughly, giving it perfect potency ensuring it is free from any toxins or pollutants. This process complies with GMP standards and has been quality assured by Indigo Herbs.

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