Essential Oil Database

Photo: Eugenia Caryophyllata

Clove Leaf

Essential Oil

Botanical Name:

Eugenia Caryophyllata

Family Name:

Myrtacaea

Source Country:

Madagascar

Plant Parts Used:

Leaves

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation

Major Constituents:

Eugenol, eugenol acetate, pinene, caryophyllene, humulene, terpinyl, styralyl, benzyl, chavicol

Botanical Description

Photo: Eugenia Caryophyllata

Eugenia Caryophyllata is native to Indonesia and is cultivated in tropical climes worldwide. It is an evergreen tree commonly known as Cloves growing up to 20 meters tall. Clove tree flowers are harvested while still in bud and up to 2 cm long.

The dried Clove flower bud is a highly aromatic spice which has been used in Asian cuisine, Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Clove buds are also an important incense and essential oil ingredient.

Clove tree leaves are also aromatic and produce essential oil.

Photo: Eugenia Caryophyllata

Fragrance

Clove Leaf essential oil is strongly spicy aromatic and fiery hot.

Clove Leaf essential oil is a clear to yellow liquid.

Clove Leaf blends well with basil, bay, bergamot, black pepper, cinnamon leaf, clary sage, geranium, lavender, lime, neroli, sweet orange, rose, rosemary and ylang ylang.

Traditional Therapeutic Uses

Photo: Eugenia Caryophyllata

Properties: antiemetic, antifungal, antihistamine, antioxidant, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, expectorant, cicatrizant, spasmolytic, splenetic, stimulant, tonic.

Aids: immune system, digestion, impotence, memory, sexual dysfunction.

Alleviates: acne, arthritis, asthma, athletes foot, bronchitis, bruising, fungal infection, hypotension, rheumatism, scabies, sprains, sinusitis, stress, toothache, viral infection, warts.

Safety Data

May cause dermatitis.

Use very moderately and half the normal therapeutic guidelines to avoid irritation.

Use no more than one drop to bath water.

Disclaimer:

All healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, do not imply a guarantee of effect, and may not be complete or accurate. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Aromatherapy is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified aromatherapy practitioner.

Pure, medical grade, essential oils & absolutes are for use in aromatherapy and other disciplines of natural healing; and for their fragrance. Essential oils should not be ingested, and avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Pregnant women should not self administer essential oils. Do not administer essential oils to babies. Do not apply undiluted essential oil to the skin and wash hands after use and before visiting lavatory. Do not use essential oils while in a sauna, steam room, or other humid environment; or while engaged in strenuous exercise.

Massage oil should consist of no more than 3% essential oil(s) to 97% carrier or fixed oil. Absolutes should be blended with no less than 98.5% carrier oil. When adding essential oil to bath water do not use more than 4 drops.

Store essential oils at low room temperature, in a dark place, out of the reach of children, pets and away from foodstuffs.