Our organic Clove Bud essential oil has a rich, warm, sweet-spicy, eugenolic aroma with a peculiar, fresh-fruity top note. It is commonly used in Carnation and spicy perfumes and, in trace amounts, for imparting richness to almost any perfume. Genuine Clove Bud oil may be easily adulterated or extended with the abundant Clove leaf or stem oils that display little complexity in comparison.

Clove Bud oil is dominated by eugenol, an important constituent used in the preservation of foods, particularly when the growth of organisms is a safety concern. Eugenol is also an important molecule for modern dentistry that is still found in pharmaceuticals today for toothache and gum complaints.Clove Bud also contains 14% beta-caryophyllene, recently discovered to be a cannabinoid responsible for specific interaction with the CB(2) receptor, and thus has potential therapeutic value when swelling and associated discomfort arise.

Topically, in very small percentages, Clove Bud lends a warming appeal in massage oils to combat the chill of winter and is wonderful in the diffuser, especially with Orange, to clear airborne microbes.

Aromatic Profile: Rich, warm, sweet-spicy, eugenolic aroma with a peculiar, fresh-fruity top note.

Appearance: Pale yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.

Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.

Blending Suggestions: Highly dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved. Approximately 1 drop per 1 fluid oz (30 ml) of carrier oil is considered an appropriate dilution for safe topical application. Please see Safety Considerations below for more information.

Blends Well With: Allspice, Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Carnation, Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Elemi, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Myrtle, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Orange, Oregano, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Ravensara, Rose, Rosemary, Tangerine, Thyme, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang.

Safety Considerations: Drug interaction, may inhibit blood clotting, embryotoxic, moderate risk of skin sensitization, mucous membrane irritant (moderate risk); avoid in cases of major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia or other bleeding disorders, and on children less than 2 years of age. A maximum dermal use level of 0.5% is recommended based on eugenol content. Highly dilute before using (see Blending Suggestions above). A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.