Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum (formerly Eugenia caryophyllata)
Common Names: Clove Bud Oil, Eugenia Oil
Plant Family: Myrtaceae
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation from the buds of the clove tree.
Color: Yellow to golden brown
Consistency: Medium to thick viscosity
Odor Profile: Warm, spicy, and sweet with a characteristic clove scent, slightly sharp and
Composition:
Eugenol (up to 90%): The primary compound in clove bud oil, responsible for its strong, spicy aroma and its potent antimicrobial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Caryophyllene: A sesquiterpene that contributes to the warm, spicy aroma and has anti-inflammatory effects.
Acetyleugenol: Contributes to the oil’s sweet, warm, and spicy scent.
Bergamotene: Adds to the oil’s antimicrobial properties.
Alpha-humulene: Known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Therapeutic Properties:
Antibacterial: Effective in fighting a wide range of bacteria.
- Antifungal: Helps in treating fungal infections.
- Analgesic: Powerful pain-relieving properties, particularly for toothaches and sore muscles.
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation, particularly in joints and muscles.
- Antioxidant: Protects against cellular damage and oxidative stress.
- Digestive Aid: Improves digestion, reduces bloating, and alleviates nausea.
- Antiviral: Has potential antiviral effects that help combat viruses.
- Stimulating: Energizes and improves circulation, mental focus, and clarity.
Uses and Applications:
Aromatherapy:
- Pain Relief: Diffuse clove oil or inhale to relieve headaches, migraines, and muscle pain.
- Mental Clarity: Helps stimulate mental alertness and improves concentration.
- Immune Support: Use in diffusers to support immunity, especially during cold and flu seasons.
Topical Use (Skin Care):
- Toothache Relief: Dilute in a carrier oil and apply to the gums for temporary relief from toothaches.
- Anti-acne: Its antibacterial properties help fight acne and prevent breakouts.
- Muscle Pain: Diluted clove oil can be massaged onto sore muscles and joints to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Skin Irritations: Diluted oil can help treat minor cuts, scrapes, and skin irritations.
Digestive Health:
- Indigestion Relief: Apply diluted clove oil to the abdomen to relieve bloating, indigestion, and gas.
- Nausea Relief: Diffuse or inhale to reduce nausea and upset stomach.
Home Care:
Natural Disinfectant: Use in cleaning sprays for its antimicrobial properties.
Insect Repellent: Its strong scent can act as a natural repellent for mosquitoes and other insects.