NOW Essential Oils, Clove Oil, Balancing Aromatherapy Scent, Steam Distilled, 100% Pure, Vegan, Child Resistant Cap, 1-Ounce

I began looking for steam distilled clove oil a few weeks ago as part of a treatment for Candida Albicans; a potentially pathogenic fungus. Clove oil is almost pure eugenol; the aromatic compound from which it gets its flavor and aroma. Anyone who has eaten spiced ham or drank spiced cider probably is familiar with this famous spice's character. Eugenol is beneficial for many reasons. Clove oil has powerful antioxidant. antiviral and antimicrobial properties. It attacks and destroys the cell walls of microbes such as bacteria and fungi making it a very valuable weapon in the war against candida, nail fungus, bacterial infections, et-al.Knowing that pure essential oils could be very expensive I was ecstatic to find four ounces of pure steam distilled oil for under twenty dollars! I ordered it on the spot. When it arrived I was very happy with the pungent odor and flavor-then I discovered something that caused me some consternation. The bottle was labeled 'not for internal use' despite the fact that the information states that it's good for general digestive health. After a few days of looking for an alternative I finally emailed Now Foods; the producer of the product. They very kindly cleared this matter up for me; saying this:"> Our 100% pure essential oils are food grade. Safe to take internally> when properly diluted beforehand. We don't state that on our label> because we are marketing the essential oils for aromatherapy purposes> and stating safe for internal use at the same time would violate label> regulations. We encourage our consumers to consult a reference,> recipe, etc. to ensure safety. Clove Oil is steam-distilled. No use of> chemicals or solvents. It is 100% Clove Oil."This means that the oil is safe to use as a flavoring, anesthetic for mouth sores (at which I understand it excels), and for general digestive health and as a suppliment BUT AS STATED it must be properly diluted and applied. The oil by itself should never be used without at first diluting it. It's too strong. There are many resources available on the internet and in other health publications that explain the proper use of essential oils. These oils are often toxic at full strength-I URGE YOU to take notice of this before you use this product. No matter what you plan to do with it it is very powerful and a little should last you a long time. I'm writing this review primarily because I desired to use it for internal use and could not find any solid answers on the matter. I saw by reading the reviews that there were many such questions. I hope this puts this question to rest for all times. So yes the product is not adulterated with anything that would make it unsafe for use but PLEASE do some research before using it internally! I want to state that Now Foods' support is very concise and quick and they answered my question thoroughly to my satisfaction within a day. Due to its low cost, high potency and due to the alacrity and clarity with which I was assisted by Now Foods' customor support I'm giving this five stars. I hope this review is helpful.

The incredibly strong, natural anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties of therapeutic grade Clove (Bud) Essential Oil has powerful anti-bacterial and healing properties and has been used in everything from treating diseases of the skin (eczema/psoriasis/acne, dermatitis of the scalp and body), to use in conjunction with Tea Tree Essential Oil in controlling and eliminating mite pests (dust mites, bed bugs, scabies, even head lice), and oral/dental related issues such as toothaches and gum infections when applied directly to the area on it's own, or when a few drops are added to your favorite antiseptic mouth rinse (like Listerine) and used in combination with Peppermint Essential Oil to aid in alleviating body odor and gassiness issues, and eliminating internal parasites and yeasts.In 2010 the National Center for Biotechnology Information Human Genome/US National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health published a study by Australian researchers C. Pasay, et, al, that showed essential clove oil was able to successfully kill mites, etc.The article was published online: the National Center for Biotechnology Information Human Genome/US National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health* You can do a Google search to find the article or on the site search: PMC2920318NcbiDOTnlmDOTnihDOTgov/pmc/articles/PMC2920318/additionallyIn 2113, the National Center for Biotechnology Information Human Genome/US National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health published a study by F. M. Sakr, et al., that showed use of therapeutic grade Tea Tree Essential Oil combined with Minoxidil and Diclofenal (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) was notably more effective than Minoxidil alone in regrowing hair.You can do a Google search to find the article or on the site search: PMC3686323NcbiDOTnlmDOTnihDOTgov/pmc/articles/PMC3686323/---The unique properties of Clove (Bud) Essential Oil (and similarly Tea Tree, Peppermint, Rosemary) allow it to help other oils and blends that benefit the skin and hair (and hairloss) to function more effectively when included, than when not.The only downside is that essential oils can be a lot more expensive than other oils, but you definitely will save money over time by investing in the larger size bottles when making these types of purchases.Note: For Topical Use Clove Essential Oil can be quite strong, so we recommend trying the Tea Tree Oil on it's own, first and then trying the Tea Tree + Clove blend if the condition persists without noticeable improvement..--Internally:1-2 small drops of Clove Essential Oil + up to 4-5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil.Externally:Traditional Coconut + EO EmulsionTo prepare 6% eo oil blend: place 1tbsp + 1/4 tsp Tea Tree Oil, only in 1-cup Organic unrefined Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil (melted) and apply to face, body and scalp (if hair is very fine apply to scalp at bedtime and rinseout in the mornings) Many ayurvedic therapies successfully involve the use of therapeutic grade essential oils to treat skin disorders and also to kill parasitic mites, etc..6% eo blend (using Tea Tree eo + Clove eo in Coconut Oil)To prepare 6% eo oil blend: place 1tbsp of TeaTree essential oil + 1/4 tsp (up to ½ tsp) Clove Essential Oil in 1-cup Organic unrefined Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil (melted) and apply to face, body and scalp (if hair is very fine apply to scalp at bedtime and rinseout in the mornings).Alternative 6% eo blend (using 100% Pure Grapeseed Oil + Tea Tree eo Emulsion):Note: Most people tolerate Tea tree eo very well, but sometimes the Clove eo can be reactive as well as the Coconut Oil. In this case it is recommended to simply place place 1tbsp + 1/4 tsp (up to1/2tsp) of TeaTree essential oil, only in 1-cup 100% Pure Grapeseed Oil and apply to face, body and scalp (if hair is very fine apply to scalp at bedtime and rinseout in the mornings)..Note: If a stronger (anti-parasitic) blend is required add additional Tea Tree Oil, but if/when adding additional Clove Oil, but be very careful as Clove Essential Oil is 'hot' and too much can burn, so add enough to the point where you will feel warm and aggressively burn the skin parasites, but not enough to blister your skin. Essential Oil blend solution should not exceed more than 8% total essential oil/s per 1-cup of carrier oil in the formulary..And for Day-To-Day Maintenance following use of the 6% EO treatment a less potent dilution of about 1%-3% is recommended that will be just enough to maintain remission, but not so strong as to over stimulate / aggravate the surface of the skin during periods of normalcy/remission.1.5% EO blend -3/4tsp + 1/16tsp Tea Tree Oil added per 1Cup Coconut Oil (or Grapeseed Oil) used for day to day usage.Special notes; Many people suggest that Tea Tree Oil works fine on it's own, most of the studies used 'either' Tea Tree Essential Oil or Clove Essential Oil, so unless specifically treating for bedbugs, and other pests, try the Tea Tree Oil on it's own and wait 2weeks to assess quality of improvement to determine if the additional oomph (or expense) of the Clove Oil is needed...Essential Oils are quite strong, so they need to be diluted with a good carrier oil such as Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oi or Sweet Almond Oill. And if using Tea Tree Oil for acne issues, it's best to add a few drops to 1-2tbsp 100% Witch Hazel (alcohol-free) before spot applying to the skin.Overall, for the medicinal benefits alone, pure Clove Oil is a great buy at almost any price.Our grade: B++; or 4.85-Stars!

It's hard to give 5 stars to a product I use to euthanize sick tropical fish but this clove oil works quickly and allows for a painless death rather than lying on the bottom of the tank waiting to die. It basically just puts them to sleep, for eternity.