Clove Bud Essential Oil
Clove Bud Essential Oil
Eugenia Carophyllata
All our essential oils are 100% pure oils. No fragrance additives.
Available in:
10ml with drip cap,
50ml, 100ml standard cap
Base note. Spicy, sweet, hot aroma with a slight fruitiness. Also known as syzygium aromaticum
The oil is derived from the dried flower buds.
Typically it consists of 60-90% eugenol, eugenyl acetate, caryophyllene and other minor constituents. This oil is approximately 90% eugenol with little or no eugenyl acetate.
Clove oil has traditionally been used for a variety of purposes, including:
- as an antimicrobial, to help kill bacteria
- as a pain reliever for conditions such as toothache and muscle pain
- for digestive upset
- to relieve respiratory conditions like cough and asthma
Skin irritation - Clove oil can cause skin irritation in some people. If you’re concerned about your sensitivity to clove oil, test it first. To do this, apply a small amount of diluted clove oil to the inside of your elbow.
If you notice signs of skin irritation, like redness, itching, or swelling, don’t use clove oil topically.
Allergy - Although rare, it’s possible to have an allergic reaction to clove oil or its components. Be sure to know the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction:
- rash or hives, which may be itchy
- difficulty breathing
- wheezing or coughing
- tightness in the throat or trouble swallowing
- digestive upset like vomiting, diarrhea, or cramping
- passing out
Some uses for your oils:
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Inhalation - add a couple of drops to a bowl of hot water; place a towel over the head and the bowl, and then inhale. Give yourself a break every few minutes.
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Massage - add a few drops - about 5-10 drops of essential oil to 10ml of carrier oil - to one of our carrier oils (or better still to our massage base oil) and give yourself or your client/partner/friend a luxurious massage.
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Bathing - add about 5-10 drops to some liquid soap or a carrier oil then disperse into your bath water and stir well before you get in and allow the aromatherapeutic qualities of the oil to do the rest.