DESCRIPTION
Having a Warm, spicy, woody aroma with slightly fruity top note, it is widely found in countries like Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Madagascar. The oil is usually associated with dental preparations because of its analgesic properties.
COMMON NAMES
Clove Bud Essential Oil
CONSTITUENTS
Eugenol (70 to 80%), β-caryophyllene (2 to 7%), eugenyl acetate (8 to 15%).
BLENDS WITH
Allspice, bay, bergamot, chamomile roman, clary sage, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mandarin, palmarosa, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, and ylang ylang..
USES
It is used for curing asthma, colic, chest infections, diarrhea, flu, flatulence, general exhaustion, indigestion, muscle pain, insect repellent (mosquitoes and moths), nausea, scabies, ringworm, sprains, tired limbs, stale breath, toothache, ulcers and wounds. Clove oil is also high in eugenol that gives this oil analgesic properties, thus making it useful for toothaches.