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Value of V.O:
 Therapeutic uses (Aromatherapy): External application and internal

application.
 Perfume industries, Cosmetics and Soap manufacture.
 Spices and Condiments with preservative action.
 Flavoring agents for pharmaceutical industries, food and tobacco.

Therapeutic uses of V.O
A- External application:

 Because of the lipoid solubility of V.O., they are easily reabsorbed
through the skin and mucosa:

(1) Hyperaemic effect:
V.O cause a better local blood circulation on the applied area and may
influence the inner organs. (ex. Cardiac ointments for relief of pain in
some cases of angina pectoris).

 Depending on the degree of skin-irritation:
 Rubefacients cause only an increased blood circulation and it can
be observed as redness of the skin. ex. Eucalyptus oil, gaultheria
oil and camphor oil.
Used to relieve various skeletal muscles pains in form of:
liniments, tinctures, extracts, oils for bath, ointments and gels.
 Vesicants cause stronger skin irritation and may even cause
blisters.

- Clove bud oil can improve hair growth and re-growth by improving blood
flow and strengthening blood vessels. This way clove bud oil can nourish
hair follicles, as well as help you relax, calm down and lower the risks or

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