Organic clove essentia

Eugenia caryophyllus

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Botanical Properties

The tree that produces cloves, Eugenia caryrophyllus, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. This tree can reach up to 20m in height. Its cold persistent leaves are coriaceous in texture and oval in shape, whilst its flowers have four pinky-white petals and are arranged in small cymes. Cloves are harvested just before the opening of these flowers, as they are the flowering buds. After harvesting, these are sun dried to produce the well-known aromatic seasoning. 

Origin and history

Cloves originated in Indonesia, more precisely in the Moluccan islands. They have been used by man for centuries, and were referenced in ancient Indian and Chinese texts. In Nepal and Tibet cloves are called “the flowers of the gods”, due to their frequent utilisation in the pharmacopoeia of their holy lands. 
Cloves used to be some of the most valued spices in the world, and were once considered of similar worth as gold.
 

Organoleptic properties

• Aspect: liquid
• Colour: pale yellow
• Odour: spicy, aromatic, warm, powerful

Distilled parts: cloves (flowering buds)

Country of origin: Madagascar

Density: 0.872 – 0.84

Chemotype

Principal biochemical components or chemotype: Eugenol, Eugenyl acetate
Allergenic molecules naturally found within this essential oil: Eugenol, Isoeugenol
Certain natural components of this essential oil may cause allergic reactions. Please do an allergy test on the skin in the crease of your elbow before using this product.

Properties

Our organic clove essential oil is:
• a powerful and versatile antibacterial
• antiviral
• anaesthetic
• antifungal
• antimycotic
• anti-inflammatory
• antispasmodic
• powerful analgesic
• digestion promoting

Indications

We recommend using organic clove essential oil to fight off bacterial infections, especially respiratory infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis, etc. It will also help with fungal infections, shingles, rheumatisms, and infections in the mouth. 
If suffering from a toothache, clove oil can have a dramatic pain-relieving effect: just apply topically. 

Instructions

Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment or therapy orally. 
Clove essential oil can have a hepatotoxic effect and can irritate the skin or mucous membranes if used excessively and/or over a prolonged period of time. Therefore we recommend use only if you are experienced with essential oils. 
Oral administration: 
Take one drop of clove essential oil three times a day, mixed with a little honey or on a lozenge, to fight infections in the mouth. 
On the skin: 
Mix four drops of clove essential oil with twenty drops of organic hazelnut oil to fight fungal infections.
By diffusion:
Diffusing organic clove essential oil into the atmosphere will disinfect the air in the room through its germicide properties. It stimulates the spirit and helps ward off depression. 

Possible synergies

Calm winter blend: Tea tree, Eucalyptus globulus, Lavender, Cinnamon, Pine

Energetic values and synergies

In energy aromatherapy, clove essential oil is linked to the root chakra, Muladhara. This chakra is associated with the colour orange. 
In Ayurvedic medicine cloves affect all three doshas (moods): Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. When the Muladhara chakra is opened it activates fertility and internal heat. 
Muladhara synergy: Cistus, Petitgrain