Clove Bud Essential Oil   Clove Bud Essential Oil






Clove Bud Essential Oil Profile: Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree which is native to the Molucca Islands of Indonesia. Buds are harvested as soon as they turn pink and the tree rarely flowers. When the buds are completely dried, the buds resemble small wood like nails and hence the word clove comes from the Latin word clacus which means nail. Clove buds have been as both a spice and natural remedy for over 2,000 years. During China’s Han dynasty, many courtiers would chew on the bud to help freshen their breath while speaking to the emperor. In Europe, cloves were valued for their medicinal properties and culinary uses. Today, they are used for the same time valued properties.

Common Name: Clove Bud Essential Oil
Botanical Name: eugenia caryophyllata
Country of Origin: East Indies, Madagascar, Philippines &
West Indies
Parts Used: flower buds and leaves
Extraction: steam distillation
Aroma: fruity, spicy, sweet
Physical Uses: Clove essential oil possess antispasmodic, antiviral and antiseptic effects. It aids in relieving flatulence, stomachaches and toothaches. It is also commonly used to kill germs and bacteria and has been used frequently as an ingredient to many mouthwashes, toothpastes and wound disinfectants.

Aromatic Uses: The spicy aroma of clove aromatherpy oil will act as an agent to lift one’s spirits. It also contains properties to energize, invigorate, aid memory loss, enhance the senses and provide a warming feeling.
  • Enhances: mental alertness, balanced emotions, memory, endurance, security, calmness, decision making, assertiveness, and sensuality
  • Reduces: mental fatigue, loss of direction, emotional weakness, feelings of failure, and loss of confidence
Metaphysical Uses: balances chakras, business success, courage, divination, exorcism, healing, heart chakra, love, money, prosperity, protection, psychic awareness

Complementary Blending Oils for Clove Bud: balsam de peru, bay, bergamot, cade, cardamom, clary sage, ginger, hyssop, lavender, nutmeg, orange, patchouli, ravensara, rose, sandalwood, tea tree, ylang ylang

Safety Warnings: Do not take internally. Dilute well before use. Skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant or if history of high blood pressure.

Clove Bud Essential Oil Recipes:
  • Natural Insect Repellent: Mix 4 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil, 3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil, 3 drops of Lemon Essential Oil and 3 drops of Orange Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp while seated outdoors.
  • Recharge and Invigorate Ones Self: Mix 3 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil with 3 drops of Cinnamon Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp. Use in a group/social setting to energize all.
  • Relieve Tension Headaches: Add 2 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil to a bowl of warm water. Soak a clean cloth in the liquid and wrong out the excess. Place cloth on your neck for 5 minutes to ease the headache.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.