Living Magazine Fall 2014 Living Magazine | Page 5

Essential Oil Spotlight

CLOVE

Plant Part: Bud
Extraction Method: Steam distillation

The benefits and uses of clove date back to ancient China and India, as well as other parts of the world. Clove
essential oil comes from the unopened flower buds of the evergreen tree. It is also one of the key ingredients found
in the On Guard Protective Blend due to its powerful antioxidant and immune-enhancing properties.* Clove bud
contains a significant amount of eugenol, an active chemical component that gives the essential oil its energizing
fragrance and a variety of benefits.*
Clove essential oil blends well with Wild Orange, Frankincense, Roman Chamomile, Cassia, Cedarwood, Ginger,
Fennel, or Cinnamon essential oils.

HOW TO USE
Aromatic

 iffuse three to four drops alone or with other
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essential oils.
Mix with water in a spray bottle and use to wipe
down surfaces.
Inhale directly from the bottle or the palms of
the hands.

Internal

Add one drop to your favorite recipe.
Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Take in a veggie capsule to boost immunity.

Topical

Put a few drops on a cotton ball or a Q-tip and
apply directly on gums or teeth to soothe
discomfort.
Combine with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
and massage the bottom of feet or desired area.
Put 2–4 drops in a quarter glass of water and use
as a mouthwash, or add to toothpaste.

DID YOU KNOW?
The name clove derives from the Latin word clavus which means “nail.” Cloves no doubt earned the name
because the buds resemble small nails or tacks. In the third century BC, a Chinese leader in the Han Dynasty
required those who addressed him to chew cloves to freshen their breath.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Federal Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent desease.

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