Clove Leaf Essential Oil
$160.00
Clove leaf essential oil has a beautiful spicy-sweet aroma and is warming and comforting. It can also be used as an insect repellent.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Syzigium aromaticum |
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Synonyms |
Eugenia aromatica, Eugenia caryophyllata |
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Plant family |
Myrtaceae |
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Extraction |
Distillation from the buds and/or leaves |
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Origin |
Madagascar, Philippines |
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Plant characteristics |
An evergreen tree with a smooth, grey trunk up to 12m high. It has large, green leaves, and in the rainy season, long buds appear with a rosy corolla at the tip, which slowly turns red. |
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Oil characteristics |
A pale-yellow liquid with a sweet, spicy, woody fragrance. |
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Traditional use |
Used in Chinese and Indian medicine for pulmonary disease, skin infection, athletes foot and digestive upsets, including bad breath and toothache. |
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Blends well with |
Sweet orange, coriander, bergamot and neroli essential oils |
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Cautions and comments |
Clove leaf essential oil can cause dermatitis or skin irritation/mucous irritation. Safe when diluted at 3% |
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Main chemical constituents |
Bud: 60 – 90% eugenol and eugenol acetate; Leaf: 82 – 88% eugenol with other minor constituents |
Suitable for : All skin