Clove Bud Essential Oil

Clove Bud
Syzygium aromaticum

Source: Buds
Origin: Indonesia
Energetics: Yang
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Scent: True to cloves, this essential oil is rich and spicy with a medium to strong aroma
Blends Well With: Other spice blends like Orange, Citronella, Rosemary and Grapefruit. 

About

Oil of Clove may slightly be more aromatic than oils that are made from bud stems. You may feel the warming and uplifting effect of this oil and can get assistance in reducing dental pains.

Historical Snippets

Traditionally, Clove plants have only grown on a few of the Moluccas Islands. However, in modern times, archaeologists in Syria have discovered a ceramic vessel containing cloves dating as far back as 1721 BC. It was once such a highly-prized plant that it was considered to be one of the most valuable commodities of the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe. Due to the expense of importing them, they were worth their weight in gold. Throughout history, clove has not only been used as a spice, but also for digestive complaints, skin problems, bronchitis, diarrhea, hernias and most importantly its powerful antiseptic properties.

How To Use

Diffuse: Add a few drops to a diffuser to disperse around the room

Topically: Dilute essential oil with any carrier oil at a 2.5% ratio. This equates to 2.5ml essential oil/oils in total mixed with 100ml of chosen carrier oil. 1ml of essential oil is approximately 20-22 drops of oil.  Decant into a roller or glass bottle with eye dropper to apply easily or a larger bottle if using for massage. Please note this dilution rate is for adults and children over the age of 6. More information on children and essential oils is on our blog page. Essential Oils should not be used directly on the skin without mixing first with a carrier oil

Inhalation: Add 1-2 drops essential oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with the skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle.

Shelf Life 

Our freshly decanted Clove essential oil will last for 3-4 years minimum from when you open your amber glass bottle if stored correctly.

Primary Storage Considerations: Keep away from direct light (U.V. radiation). Keep in the amber glass bottle with lid tightly closed. Only open when you need to and decant into a smaller "working" amber glass bottle if possible (and label so you know what is in it). This is to reduce oxidation.
Secondary Storage Considerations: Keep in a refrigerator at around 4 degrees celsius.

Safety

General
Some essential oils may cause photosensitivity to the skin - Use diluted in Jojoba or other complete carrier oil.
Do not ingest essential oils.
Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of any physical or mental illness. Ahimsa Oils offer no advice or recommendations only general information. No therapeutic claims are made within.
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting an appropriately trained healthcare practitioner.

The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the TGA. David Bosley however worked for a long period in consultation with the TGA to ensure correct labelling with reference to the Ahimsa Oil product range.

Specific
Hazards: Drug interaction; may contain methyleugenol; may inhibit blood clotting; embryotoxicity; skin sensitization (moderate risk); mucous membrane irritation (moderate risk).
Cautions: Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age. 
Maximum dermal use based on methyleugenol content: 10%
Maximum dermal use based on eugenol content: 0.5%
It's recommened that a dermal maximum of 0.5% based on 96.9% eugenol content and a limit of 0.5%.
For transportation purposes, this product has flash point above 93.3°C

References

Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual: Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1999. Print.
Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: Second edition.