Clove Bud is sweet, spicy and fruity and is good to reduce the pain of toothache and headaches. Clove bud is also used to invigorate and uplift. Clove buds have traditionally been used to reduce the pain of toothache. A hot compress using essential oils can also be very comforting.
Botanical Name: Eugenia Caryophyllata
Country of Origin: Madagascar
Part of Plant Used: Flower buds.
Method of Extraction: Water distillation.
Properties: Analgesic, antiaging, antibacterial, anticlotting, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, carminative, expectorant, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic.
Aroma and Appearance: A yellowish-brown oil with a savory pepper fragrance.
Safety Data: Can cause skin and mucous membrane irritation. May cause dermatitis in some individuals. This oil should be used in moderation and in very low dilutions.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used for any medical purposes. Data has been gathered from various sources and every effort has been made to be accurate. However, basic information about essential oils varies from source to source and information found here may differ from other original sources.
Ingredients: Clove Bud Pure Essential Oil
Purpose: May be used massage and skin care products or in the bath, a diffuser, or a vaporizer.
Aromatherapy Uses:
- Skin Care – acne, athlete’s foot, bruises, burns, cuts, toothache, ulcers, wounds, ringworm, scabies, insect bites.
- Muscles/Joints – arthritis, rheumatism, sprains.
- Respiratory System – asthma, bronchitis, chest infections, colic, stale breath.
- Digestive System – colic, dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhea.
- Immune System – colds, flu, minor infections.
- Other – toothache, insect repellant (mosquitoes).
Blends well with allspice, bay, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mandarin, palmarosa, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, ylang ylang