What is clove bud essential oil?

What is clove bud essential oil?

Clove Bud Essential Oil comes from the dried, unopened buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, a member of the Myrtaceae family. Native to the Spice Islands (Maluku) of Indonesia, all parts of the Clove Tree contain essential oil. Different varieties of clove oil can be obtained from the tree's leaves, stems, and buds, but it is most concentrated in the buds, which contain about 14-20% oil by weight when mature. Clove Bud Essential Oil is obtained by a process of steam distillation, in which the aromatic essence of the buds is vaporized and then cooled for collection. This essential oil smells very similar to the raw clove material, with the same spicy sweet and herbaceous signature, although it is much more potent.

Clove bud essential oil benefits and composition

Cloves are a powerhouse of traditional beneficial applications! In traditional Indian and Chinese medicines, they are used as warming and stimulating agents and for anti-microbial applications, while in Western herbalism they have been used to treat viruses, bacteria, and infections. Clove oil has long been used as a topical analgesic in dental care, as well as a means of managing muscle aches and pains. It is further reputed to help manage digestive upset, to help support a healthy respiratory system, and to have a beneficial impact on healing bruises, cuts, and abrasions.

The longstanding use of cloves in traditional medicine has prompted a scientific investigation into its molecular properties. Recently, Clove Bud Essential Oil and its chief chemical constituents have demonstrated antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities in laboratory studies using in vitro human skin disease models. The oil has also demonstrated insecticidal properties and aphrodisiac value in animal models. Clove Bud Essential Oil contains a rich composition of phytochemicals, including sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, and phenolic compounds, but its three main constituents are eugenol, eugenyl acetate, and beta-caryophyllene.

Uses of pure clove essential oil

In perfumery Clove Bud Essential Oil is a middle note that is often used in Oriental fragrances. It can be combined with vanilla to produce a carnation note, which is valuable in commercial perfumery where the use of Carnation Absolute is heavily restricted due to its chemical composition.

In aromatherapy, Clove Bud Essential Oil is known to blend well with other spicy and herbaceous oils including Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Ginger, Citronella, Peppermint, and Rosemary, as well as some fresh citrus oils, such as Lemon, Grapefruit, and Orange. While the possibilities are many, aromatherapy blends do not have to be complicated. Simply adding a couple of drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil to a tissue and inhaling is a quick and easy way to boost focus and concentration. Adding 4 drops of Myrtle Essential Oil to two drops of Clove Bud in an inhalation will help open airways to better manage congestion when dealing with coughs and colds.

Clove Bud Essential Oil makes a great addition to purifying and rejuvenating skin formulations. A drop of oil can be added to single-use portions of lotions or creams to help the skin maintain a fresh and invigorated look.