Essential Oil Cloves

Botanical Name

Eugenia caryophyllata / Thumb.

Benefits and Qualities

Essential oil of cloves is a wide-spectrum purifying agent. Antiseptic and antibacterial in internal usage, it can be used externally on dental inflammations, on condtion that it be used prudently. Essential oil of cloves is a general stimulant, recommended to fight fatigue and low blood pressure. Synergies: lemon, grapefruit, Scots pine ... in very small doses.

Production

Essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the dried cloves of eugenia caryophyllata Thumb. (Myrtaceaes)

The Plant

The clove is the floral button of a tree which originated in Indonesia. The Dutch and French competed for exploitation of the spice, which was prized in Europe during the Middle Ages, not least because its anti-infectious character had already been noted. An orange spiked with cloves ("pomme d'ambre") was hung in a cupboard to perfume the linens and drive off parasites.

Caution

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep away from children. Do not use undiluted on the skin.

Parfume-Creation

Powerful odour of cloves; warm, spicy, and gentle. Important ingredient for floral fantasia notes.

Description olfactive

Heart note. Woody, peppery odour.