Clove Bud Essential Oil

CLOVE BUD ESSENTIAL OIL

A powerful warming essential oil traditionally valued for immune support, oral health, and physical vitality.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Indonesia
Method of Extraction: Water distilled from the buds, stems, and leaves
Note: Base
Colour: Green
Aroma: Strong, spicy, sweet, earthy

About This Essential Oil

Clove Bud Essential Oil is one of the strongest and most stimulating essential oils used in aromatherapy. Traditionally valued for oral health, immune support, digestion, and physical vitality, it has a rich history spanning thousands of years and remains a popular ingredient in wellness, dental, and household products.

Key Benefits

• Traditionally supports immune wellbeing
• Popular for oral and dental care applications
• Strong warming and stimulating properties
• Traditionally valued for digestive support
• Encourages physical and mental vitality
• Rich spicy aroma with powerful aromatic presence

History

Clove was known in China as early as 266 BC, where it was traditionally chewed to ease tooth discomfort and freshen the breath. It has a long history of use as an antiseptic and was particularly valued during the Renaissance and periods of contagious disease outbreaks.

Today Clove is widely used in spices, dental preparations, toothpaste, soaps, toiletries, cosmetics, perfumes, and natural household products. It has also traditionally been used to help deter moths and other insects.

Main Chemical Components

90% Phenols, 6% Sesquiterpenes

Properties

• Analgesic
• Antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Carminative
• Stomachic
• Uterine Tonic
• Stimulant
• Disinfectant
• Insecticidal
• Vermifuge

Traditional Uses

• Skin – Traditionally used for infectious wounds and as a natural insect repellent.
• Muscular – Traditionally valued for arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, backache, and muscular discomfort.
• Respiratory – Traditionally used for asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy, colds, influenza, and sinus congestion.
• Digestive – Traditionally valued for diarrhoea, indigestion, worms, colic, nausea, flatulence, stimulating digestion, and supporting appetite.
• Other – Traditionally used for headaches, migraines, toothache, dental abscesses, mouthwash preparations, lupus support, and nausea.

Psychological & Emotional Uses

• Strengthening during times of physical and mental strain
• Traditionally used for anxiety, depression, weakness, and lethargy
• Encourages resilience and motivation
• Traditionally valued for enhancing concentration and memory retention
• Supports mental stamina and alertness

Blends Well With

Basil, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Citronella, Grapefruit, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Marjoram, and Pine.

Health & Safety

• Dermal irritant.
• Mucous membrane irritant.
• May negate homeopathic remedies.
• Always dilute appropriately before use.
• Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.

Note: There are three types of Clove oil—Bud, Leaf, and Stem. Each has a different botanical profile. Clove Bud is generally considered the gentlest of the three, while Clove Leaf and Clove Stem possess stronger chemical compositions.