Clove Bud

The delightful scent of clove oil can be relished anytime in many ways. Clove bud essential oil is obtained by water distillation of the buds. Clove Bud blends well with Allspice, bay leaf oil steam distilled from whole Bay Leaves, bergamot oil, clary sage, lavandin, lavender oil, rose oil, vanilla essential oil, and ylang ylang. Enjoy the aromatherapy benefits and wonderful aroma of these aromatherapy essential oils.

Common Name: Clove Bud

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L. M. Perry

Family: Myrtaceae.

Synonyms: Caryophyllus aromaticus L.; Eugenia aromatica (L.) Baill.; Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.; Eugenia caryophyllus (C. Spreng) Bull. & Hart., lavanga.

Origin: Indigenous to tropical Asia. Now cultivated worldwide, especially Madagascar and the Philippines. Traditionally cultivated in Tanzania, Madagascar, and East African Islands. The major oil-producing countries are Madagascar and Indonesia.

Botanical Description:
An evergreen tropical tree that grows as tall as 12-meter (40 ft) in height. Has large glossy green leaves and small white flowers with many prominent stamens. The buds appear as rosy-pink corolla (the collective petals); as the corolla fades the calyx (the bud support) turns red.

Oil Extraction:
Clove bud essential oil is obtained by water distillation of the buds. Clove oil is a fluid pale yellow to amber brown liquid.

Yield: 15 to 20%.

Aroma Profile: The top note is a sweet-spicy and fruity-fresh aroma. The body note is typical of eugenol clove note supported and sweetened by the elements of the top-note. The dry-out is a lingering, dry, sweet-spicy note.

Major Constituents:
Eugenol (70 to 80%), β-caryophyllene (2 to 7%), eugenyl acetate (8 to 15%).

Adulterants: Clove stem oil, clove leaf oil.

Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20.

Aromatherapy: Clove bud essential oil is warming and sense-enhancing.

Blends well with: Allspice, bay leaf, bergamot oil, clary sage, lavandin, lavender oil, rose oil, vanilla essential oil, and ylang ylang.

Safety Data: Mildly toxic by skin contact. Avoid during pregnancy.

Notes: Other forms of clove are also available from Hope for Health.