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Botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum

Plant part: leaves

Extraction method: steam distillation

Country of origin: India

Description: Clove is derived from the tree Syzgium aromaticum, a slender evergreen that grows up to 12m. At the start of the rainy season, long buds appear which change colour. These are beaten from the tree and dried.

Colour: light brown

Common uses: Beneficial for skin irritations, digestive issues and bad breath. Because of its cheaper price, it is often used instead of clove bud.

Note: middle

Strength of aroma: medium to strong

Blends well with: rose, lavender, clary sage, bergamot, bay, ylang ylang, other spice oils, citrus oils.

Aromatic scent: Has the characteristic clove scent, much sharper and more woody than clove bud.

History: The word clove comes from the Latin word ‘clavus’, meaning nail, since the shaft and head of a clove resemble a nail. Cloves and nutmeg were among the most precious of items in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries and were worth more than their weight in gold.

Cautions: Avoid direct application on the skin.

Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.