Clove Bud 5 ml

Clove Bud oil has a strong spicy, fruity and floral aroma and is a clear brown in color. It is widely known to have a finer aroma then the oils derived from clove leaf or stem oils. Some traditional uses: Clove oil has powerful broad-spectrum antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic properties. It is a general stimulant, an efficient insects repellent and is used as local analgesic in dentistry. Its main components are eugenol 86% to 92%, methyleugenol, α et β-caryophyllene and α-methylfurfural. It blends well with lavender, vanilla, clary sage, bergamot, ylang ylang, lemon, grapefruit, geranium, sandalwood, and rosemary.

Caution: All clove oil can cause skin and mucous membrane irritation. Clove bud is the least toxic of the tree oils because of its lower eugenol percentage. Use in moderation only, in low dilution (less then 1 percent).