Clove Bud Essential Oil

Parts Used Flower buds   Botanical Name  Syzygium aromaticum   Extraction Method Steam distilled   Note Classification Middle   Aroma Warm, spicy, woody, with a slightly fruity top note   Overview This oil is usually associated with dental preparations due to its analgesic properties. Clove also has a long history in Chinese medicine.   Blends Well With Allspice, bay, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mandarin, palmarosa, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, ylang ylang   Herbal Miscellany Clove oil will darken or thicken with age and exposure to air.   Precautions Oil Specific: Avoid while pregnant and in liver and kidney conditions. May cause skin irritation. General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test