Clove Bud Essential Oil
Clove, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum, is an aromatic evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. It has glossy green leaves, fragrant pink flowers, and clusters of unopened flower buds — the source of the spice and essential oil. Thriving in warm, tropical climates, the tree has long been valued for its culinary, medicinal, and aromatic uses.
Clove Bud Essential Oil offers a warm, spicy, and aromatic scent true to the spice itself. As a middle note with a medium aroma, it’s cherished for its invigorating fragrance and potent therapeutic benefits.
Making the Oil
Main Constituents:
Eugenol: 81.29%
Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum L.
Origin: Indonesia
Plant Part: Buds
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
History of the Oil
Clove bud essential oil has been treasured for centuries across multiple cultures. In ancient China, it was highly valued for its analgesic and antiseptic properties, particularly for alleviating toothaches and digestive ailments. In India’s Ayurvedic tradition, it was used to support respiratory health, digestion, and skin care. During the Middle Ages, clove bud oil became a prized commodity in the spice trade for both its aroma and medicinal qualities. Today, it continues to be a go-to in aromatherapy, personal care, household cleaning, and natural remedies thanks to its warming, uplifting scent and antibacterial, antifungal, and analgesic effects.
Using the Oil
Clove oil is commonly used for toothaches and gum pain due to its analgesic properties, providing temporary relief by numbing the area and reducing inflammation.
It can also help alleviate respiratory issues like coughs, colds, and sinus congestion by loosening phlegm and clearing airways.
Its carminative properties aid in relieving digestive problems such as indigestion, bloating, and gas.
Clove oil’s antimicrobial and antifungal effects make it effective for treating skin infections, acne, and wounds.
Additionally, its analgesic properties can help relieve headaches when applied topically or inhaled.
Blends Well With: Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Citronella, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rose
Products Featuring Clove Bud
Harmony Naturals products featuring this oil include:
Single Note
Sickness Swindler Spray
Sickness Swindler Cream
Essential oil blend: Melt Away, Pumpkin Spice, Sickness Swindler, Citrus Spice
Cautions
Dilute well before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a patch test is recommended prior to use. Avoid contact with eyes.
