Clove

Clove (bud) (Indonesia)

(Eugenia caryophyllata-Myrtaceae)

This oil is colorless with a hint of yellow. It is obtained by distillation of the handpicked and dried flower buds of the evergreen clove trees which are grown in the Far East and Africa. As it matures, the color turns to dark brown. It has a strongly stimulating affect and also has pain-relieving properties. It is an antiseptic oil useful as a room fumigant. We are told that in the middle of the rainy season the hot, humid atmosphere disperses the fragrance of the clove tree all over the land where they grow and the lack of sickness in these areas is attributed to the medicinal scent emitted from this strong antiseptic tree. It is one of our analgesic oils used in pain management products and to alleviate toothaches and infections.

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Description

Principal Constituents: Phenols (70% to 0%), particularly eugenol. This was only isolated by Bonastre in 1827 and is one of the most antiseptics of the phenol family, two to four times stronger than any known. Also includes acetyl eugenol (which gives the fragrance), benzoic acid, benzyl benzoate, furfurol, sesquiterpenes (beta carophyllene), and vanillin.

Perfume Note: Base

Anecdotal Information: This oil is a first choice for toothaches not only for its’ natural analgesic qualities but also for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory benefits. An ingredient in PB-CAM’s non-toxic toothpaste, also in ACAM’s Muscle Ache Plus synergy. As with all other members of the warm spices, clove essential oil may irritate some skin types and must be very well diluted before using.

 

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