Name:  Clove Bud oil, Super,Madagascar (no longer ECOCERT)

Species:  Eugenia caryophyllata (clove bud) oil

Plant Part:  Bud

Extraction Method:  Steam Distilled

Country of Origin:  Madagascar

Colour:  Golden Yellow/Brown

Note:  Middle

Strength of Aroma:  Strong

Aromatic Description:  Clove Bud oil, Super, Madagascar has a spicy, pleasant aroma. It is warm, sweet, peppery and candy-like. The scent is similar to the common household spice.

Blends well with:   Clove Bud blends well with other spice oils including Cinnamon Bark, and Nutmeg.  It also compliments Citronella, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Rose.

Safety precautions:  Clove Oil is a mucous membrane and dermal irritant. Avoid Clove Oil in alcoholism, in haemophilia, in prostatic cancer, with kidney and liver problems and if taking anticoagulants.  Use less than 1% dilution.  Clove Bud is less hazardous than the stem or leaf.

Common Uses:   Arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, sprains, strains, toothache.  In skin care it aids in the discomfort of acne, fungal infections, and is added to insect repellant.

Other information:   

Class:  Phenolic ether

Biochemicals:  (to come)

CAS#:  8000-34-8