Did you know that our mouths can tell a lot about our internal health? There have been research studies that linked our oral hygiene to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. For example, mouth lesions may be the first signs of HIV infection, aphthous ulcers are occasionally a manifestation of Celiac or Crohn’s disease, and pale and bleeding gums can be a marker for blood disorders.
No worries! Clove essential oil is here…it is popularized for its natural dental benefits due to its antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac and stimulating properties. Clove oil is produced from the flower bud of an evergreen tree called S. aromaticum. The bud oil consists of about 80% eugenol, acetyl eugenol, caryophyllene and other minor constituents. Eugenol is a common ingredient in dental care products and found in nutmeg, cinnamon, basil, and bay leaf. Eugenol content varies based on which parts of the clove you are using: the stem, bud, or leaves going from highest to lowest content respectively. (more…)