Clove Bud Essential Oil

Syzygium aromaticum aka Eugenia caryophyllus

  • Certified Organic Available
Studied Properties

The specifications and chemical composition of clove bud can vary according to variety, climate and environment.

SPECIFICATIONS
APPEARANCE Pale yellow to golden colored liquid
ODOoR Rich warm, sweet-spicy, eugenolic aroma
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @20°C 1.042 to 1.070
REFRACTIVE INDEX @20°C 1.525 to 1.545
FLASHPOINT: 115 - 117°C

GENERAL CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
The main components of Clove bud oil are:
Eugenol
Phenylpropanoids such as carvacrol
Thymol
Cinnamaldehyde

ALLERGENS: No known allergens

Common Uses

Clove oil is well known for its benefits to oral health, but it also has a wide variety of uses topically and diffused. It is used in massage oils to sooth muscles and joints; diffusers/oil burners for its spicy warm aroma that is stimulating and energizing while helping to relieve respiratory problems. Also a popular ingredient in soaps for its fragrance and relaxing antiseptic qualities. Clove oil is also used in skin care products, insect repellents and candles.

Properties:
Clove Bud oil has aesthetic, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, and stimulating properties with Eugenol as its main component.

Massage:
As Clove Bud oil is a pain reliever, use it diluted with your favourite carrier oil to soothe away joint pain, muscle aches and to reduce soreness and swelling. Traditionally Clove Bud oil has been used for all kinds of gum disease including toothache and inflamed gums.

Skincare:
Due to its antimicrobial properties, Clove Bud oil is particularly helpful in fighting acne, while increasing blood flow to the skin as well, resulting in a glowing complexion. Always make sure to dilute the oil before applying. It can be used to promote wound healing and to fight fungal infections. It may help clear away bruising and help heal insect bites and stings.

Home Care:
This oil also has insect repellent properties and traditionally a few drops were sprinkled on the sheets to keep bugs away. It is a popular ingredient in homemade candles due to its bug repellent qualities.

Diffuser:
Clove Bud oil is strongly antifungal so use it in your diffuser anywhere in the
home where fungus or mould is a problem.

Blends well with:
Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Lemon, Rosemary, Rose, Peppermint, Orange, Lavender, Geranium.

Clove Bud Oil comes from the aromatic dried flower bud of the Clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), which originated in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. Clove as a spice is well known and has been used for centuries in trade between nations as a valuable commodity along with other spices and herbs. Clove Bud Oil has a very unique aroma of rich, warm, sweet, spicy and woody notes and really is a stand-alone scent aromatically.

More about Clove Bud Essential Oil

Studied Properties

  • Antifungal
  • Antimicrobial
  • Antiseptic
  • Soothing
  • Warming

Common Uses

  • Aromatherapy
  • Bath
  • Blemish
  • Body Care
  • Cleaning
  • Fragrance
  • Insect Repellant
  • Massage
  • Muscles & Joints
  • Oily Skin
  • Skin Care

Feature Constituents

  • cinnamaldehyde
  • thymol
  • eugenol

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