Clove Essential Oil – Eugenia caryophyllata

Primary Benefits

• Powerful antioxidant properties*
• Supports cardiovascular health*
• Helps clean teeth and gums

Aromatic Description: Very spicy, warm, woody with subnote of leather

Collection Method: Steam Distillation

Plant Part: Bud

Main Constituents Eugenol

About Clove Essential Oil

Clove oil is extremely warming, like it’s culinary cousin cinnamon, and has many of the same functions in aromatherapy. Applied topically in extremely low dilution and with the help of other oils, clove oil assists in restoring ease and comfort to tired, fatigued or overworked bodies.

This stimulating oil can be used for increasing the appetite. Also when used in vapor therapy it can assist with common and passing troubles caused by a cold, wet winter. Clove’s familiar aroma will help establish the comfort and ease of home and hearth when diffused.

Clove oil has long held a place in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it is used in conditions of cold due to a deficiency of yang energy. Because of clove oils extremely heating nature, any aromatherapist will use it cautiously.

Clove Essential Oil Profile

How to Use Clove Essential Oil

• In the Diffuser: Clove will warm the body and mind with the qualities of stimulating spice. Like other spices this oil will help to open the breath and relieve heaviness and lung discomfort. Diffuse a combination of one drop clove, and 6 drops lavender and 3 drops of clary sage to bring relief.

Interesting Clove Essential Oil Information

Safety Considerations for Clove Essential Oil

Clove oil is a mucous membrane irritant and strong skin sensitizer. Use only in very low dilution (less than 0.5%). Do not apply directly to delicate skin or near eyes or mucous membranes, even in dilution. Caution- clove oil is dermotoxic. Some people are very sensitive to clove essential oil. Do not take clove essential oil internally.