Oil+of+cloves

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1. Define the term.
====Oil of cloves is a natural analgesic and antiseptic. It is mainly used in dentistry for its ingredient Eugenol. It can be purchased in many pharmacies over the counter as a home remedy for dental pain. There are 3 types of Clove Oil. Bud oil, which is derived from the flower of the bud. Leaf oil which is derived from the leaves of s. aromaticum and finally, the stem oil which comes from the twigs of the plant.====

2. How is this term related to embalming or other practices related to embalming?
====It seems that clove oil could have several different uses when it comes to embalming. It could be used for its antiseptic purposes, which would help in sanitation purposes. While embalming it is very important to sanitize not only the body but the areas around the body as well. The analgesic purposes obviously have no context here because killing pain is not the objective. Another use could be the Aromatherapy part of this plant. In embalming it is common for some of the bodies to come in partially decomposed. In this case, having a fragrant oil around would be very welcome at times. This oil is also effective at repelling certain insects. This could be the most important use for the oil in embalming. Keeping insects away from the body is paramount. Once an insect has laid eggs, the problem can become overwhelming very quickly. So, Oil of cloves could be all around good in the prep room. From its antiseptic qualities, to smelling nice and even repelling bugs oil of cloves is a good thing to keep around.====

3. What do you find interesting about this term?
====I find it very interesting that Oil of Cloves has so many uses that are apparently useful in the prep room or while embalming. I had no prior knowledge of this oil and am fascinated by its long list of uses.====

4. Why is this term important to this class?
====This is specifically important to our class because in our class we are able to look at a substance and learn all about it. Since this is an interesting substance that has many qualities that could be helpful to us in our field, this is a great term to learn more about.====

5. Is there anything that you do not understand about this term?
====I am curious as to why I have never heard about this term in my field before now. In this field we use so many different chemicals to do everything from disinfecting to deodorizing and that makes oil of cloves special. Normally when something does several things very well and those tasks apply to a certain field, it is normally a well known substance.====