Oil Of Cloves

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Oil of cloves, also known as Clove oil, is an essential oil from the clove plant, Syzygium aromaticum. CAS number: 8000-34-8 It is a natural analgaesic and antiseptic used primarily in dentistry for its main ingredient eugenol. It can also be purchased in pharmacies over the counter, as a home remedy for dental pain relief, mainly toothache; it is also often found in the aromatherapy section of health food stores. The oil produced by cloves can be used in many things from flavouring medicine to remedies for bronchitis, the common cold, a cough, fever, sore throat and tending to infections. The main oil-producing countries are Madagascar and Indonesia.