botanical name : eugenia caryophyllus

source : china

plant : bud

collection method :steam distillation

​​​​​​​one of the most precious spices of the 16th and 17th century and rich of antioxidants, the powerful sweet, winery and aromatic clove was highly prized that in pursuit of it, many expeditions were spurred and several wars were fought.

baptized molucca islands in indonesia known as the “spice island” with a saying that “the clove tree will not grow except within the sight of the mountains and within the smell of the sea.”, its name is derived from latin word “clavus” meaning nail referring to its shape. clove also found its role in the court of china during han dynasty when court officials were required to hold clove in their mouths (or chew) before addressing the emperor.

indispensable in floral and oriental fragrances, clove also plays the major role in fougere family as the main ingredient of rondeletia, an important accord which houbigant used for its legendary perfume for men, fougere royal.


benefit
only use clove bud oil, not the leaf or stem oil.

skincare: acne, athlete's foot, bruises, burns, cuts, insect repellent (mosquito), toothache, ulcers, wounds.
circulation muscles and joints: arthritis, rheumatism, sprains.
respiratory system: asthma, bronchitis.
digestive system: colic, dyspepsia, nausea.
immune system: colds, 'flu, minor infections.
work well with
with its warm tone, clove bud oil positions itself as complimentary oil for grapefruit, lemon, lavender, rosemary and ylang ylang.


direction to use
skincare and personal care - dilute with carrier oils before applying to the skin.
home fragrance - dilute with mixing bases for reed diffuser, burner, and home spray.


storage
keep in a tightly closed and dark glass or aluminium container and store at temperature below 20 °c. avoid the direct sunlight or exposure to high voltage electrical lighting. after opening, use up as early as possible.


cautions
generally nontoxic, non-irritant, nonsensitizing. however, in concentration can irritate the skin. should be diluted before apply on skin.