Clove Bud (Essential Oil) 10ml

Description

Clove Bud Essential Oil is a 100% pure essential oil steam-distilled from the dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum). It has a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma and is widely used in aromatherapy, oral care preparations, massage blends, and natural cleaning products. The oil contains high levels of eugenol, a compound known for its strong antimicrobial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients:

• 100% pure Clove Bud essential oil (Syzygium aromaticum).

Benefits:

• Natural pain relief: Eugenol acts as a mild topical anesthetic often used for toothache and sore gums.

• Antimicrobial properties: Helps fight bacteria, fungi, and some viruses.

• Supports oral health: Often used in natural mouthwashes and dental remedies.

• Respiratory support: May help loosen mucus and congestion when inhaled in steam or diffused.

• Muscle and joint relief: Used in massage blends for sore muscles and circulation support.

• Mental stimulation: Its warm scent may help improve alertness and reduce fatigue.

Other Information:

• Botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum

• Plant part used: Dried flower buds of the clove tree.

• Extraction method: Steam distillation, which helps preserve the natural aromatic compounds of the plant.

• Main active compound: Eugenol, a naturally occurring compound responsible for the oil’s strong aroma and many of its antimicrobial and analgesic properties.

• Aroma profile:

  • Warm

  • Spicy

  • Sweet

  • Strong and penetrating

• Colour and consistency:

  • Pale yellow to light brown liquid

  • Medium to thin consistency

• Blends well with:

  • Cinnamon

  • Orange

  • Lemon

  • Frankincense

  • Rosemary

  • Vanilla

• Common uses:

  • Aromatherapy diffusers

  • Massage oil blends (when diluted)

  • Natural oral-care remedies

  • Homemade cleaning products

  • Warming massage blends for muscles and joints

• Dilution guidelines:

  • Should always be diluted in a carrier oil such as coconut, almond, or jojoba oil before skin application.

• Safety precautions:

  • Considered a strong or “hot” essential oil and may irritate sensitive skin.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Not recommended for young children, pregnancy, or sensitive skin without professional guidance.

• Storage:

  • Store in a cool, dark place.

  • Keep the bottle tightly closed and away from direct sunlight to maintain potency.

Brief History:

Clove oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Asia where the clove tree originated. It became widely used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for toothaches, digestive issues, and infections. With the development of modern aromatherapy, clove bud essential oil became valued for its antimicrobial, warming, and stimulating properties, and it remains a popular ingredient in natural health and aromatherapy products today.

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