The benefits and uses of clove oil date back to ancient China and India. As a cooking spice, Clove oil adds a spicy flavour to any dish or dessert. Clove oil is also widely used in dental preparations, candy, and gum, for its flavour and ability to cleanse the mouth. Additionally, the main chemical component in Clove oil, eugenol, gives it the ability to be very stimulating and energising when used as a warming massage oil.