Clove Bud Essential Oil 100% Pure

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INCI: Eugenia caryophyllus
Origin: Indonesia
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: Buds
Note: Middle to Base
Aroma: Warm, spicy, and rich with a dry, woody undertone and characteristic clove sharpness

Description

Clove Bud essential oil is a warm, spicy, and intensely aromatic oil celebrated for its powerful antimicrobial, analgesic, and energizing properties. Steam distilled from the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, this oil has a long history in natural medicine for oral care, immune defense, and muscular relief. Its bold, stimulating scent awakens the senses and fortifies the body.

Benefits & Uses

  • Potent antimicrobial and antifungal activity – Purifies air, surfaces, and skin

  • Natural pain relief – Especially effective for toothaches and sore muscles

  • Immune-boosting – Supports the body’s natural defenses

  • Stimulates mental clarity – Enhances focus and motivation

  • Promotes circulation – Warming effect helps relieve stiffness and cold extremities

  • Powerful antioxidant – Protects against oxidative stress and inflammation

Active Components & How They Work

Clove Bud oil is known for its high content of eugenol, a compound responsible for many of its therapeutic properties:

  • Eugenol – Strongly antimicrobial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory; supports pain relief and immune health

  • Beta-Caryophyllene – Offers anti-inflammatory and calming effects

  • Eugenyl Acetate – Enhances the warming, spicy aroma and contributes to relaxation

Together, these compounds make Clove Bud one of the most potent essential oils for purification, immune support, and pain relief—especially in oral and muscular applications.

Energetic, Spiritual & Symbolic Properties

  • Chakras: Root and Solar Plexus – vitality, protection, personal power

  • Color Correspondence: Red and Gold – energy, strength, resilience

  • Planetary Influence: Mars and Sun – action, willpower, warmth

Energetically, Clove Bud is protective, invigorating, and empowering. It is used to clear negative energy, restore personal boundaries, and activate the will. Its bold presence can bring warmth to emotionally cold or fatigued states.

Blending & Compatibility

Clove Bud’s spicy, rich profile pairs best with:

  • Cinnamon – for powerful immune or festive blends

  • Orange – to sweeten and brighten the spice

  • Lemon – for purifying and energizing synergy

  • Lavender – to soften its intensity and add calm

  • Eucalyptus – for respiratory and purifying benefits

  • Cedarwood – to ground the heat and add depth

Suggested Uses

  • Nebulizing Diffuser – Use 20-25 drops to cleanse the air and stimulate alertness

  • Topical Application – Dilute to 0.5–1% for pain relief or massage; avoid undiluted use

  • Oral Care – Add a drop (well diluted) to oil pulling or homemade mouthwash for gum health

  • Immune Support – Blend with lemon and tea tree in diffusers or cleaning sprays

  • Muscle Rub – Combine with carrier oil and warming oils (like ginger or black pepper) for sore areas

Safety & Shelf Life

  • Shelf Life: 3–4 years

  • Kid Safe: Not recommended for children under 10

  • Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy

  • Pets: Use cautiously around pets; ensure proper ventilation

  • Skin Safety: Clove Bud oil is a “hot” oil—may irritate skin and mucous membranes. Always dilute well and patch test before use.

Tip: For a natural holiday blend, pair Clove Bud with Orange, Cinnamon, and Vanilla to evoke warmth and nostalgia.