Clove Bud Organic Essential Oil

Clove Bud Organic Essential Oil

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Botanical Name: Syzgium Aromaticum

Botanical Family: Myrtaceae

Main Constituents:
Eugenol: 78.9%
Eugenyl acetate: 13.6%
b-Caryophyllene: 9.99%
e-Methyleugenol: 0.01%

Plant Part: Buds

Origin: Sri Lanka

Cultivation Method: USDA Certified Organic

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Approximate Shelf Life: 4 - 5 years

Aromatic Scent: A medium strength middle note.  Spicy, Strong, Sweet and Warm.  Smells like the actual spice.

Blends Well With: Basil, Cinnamon Bark, Citronella, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rose and Sandalwood.

 

Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Anti-viral, Carminative, Energizing, Expectorant, Insectifuge, Stimulant, Stomachic, Vermifuge, Warming. 

 

Clove bud essential oil can be hazardous, dilution levels found in our General Safety Guidelines do not apply.  Please follow the recommendations here and in the “Safety and Warnings” section below.

This oil is not safe for children (2 years and under).

Add a maximum of 1 drop (0.05 mL) to 10 mL of carrier oil (or 0.5%) for topical applications.

Can be used topically to:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Increase circulation
  • Fight viruses
  • Fight free radicals
  • Ease respiratory ailments
  • Relieve symptoms of depression
  • Reduce stress
  • Reduce nausea
  • Support immune system
  • Stimulate libido
  • Fight parasites
  • Aid digestion
  • Fight fatigue
  • Stimulate hair growth
  • Repel insects
  • Ease toothache

Can be diffused or inhaled to:

  • Fight viruses
  • Ease respiratory ailments
  • Relieve symptoms of depression
  • Reduce stress
  • Reduce nausea
  • Stimulate immune system
  • Stimulate libido
  • Fight fatigue
  • Purify the air
  • Repel insects

 

Clove bud supports the 1st and 2nd chakras.

 

Tisserand & Young have shown that Clove Bud essential oil can interact (through oral routes) with pethidine, MAOIs, indirect sympathomimetics, SSRIs, medications treating blood clotting, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, and other bleeding disorders.  Avoid using on diseased or damaged skin or if hypersensitive.  Clove Bud oil may be embryotoxic and inhibit blood clotting.  This oil has a moderate risk of mucous membrane irritation and a moderate risk of sensitization. [1]  

Below are some of the known drug interactions for Clove Bud.  Check with your healthcare provider before using Clove Bud essential oil if you are currently taking prescription medication.

Moderate interaction:

  • Verteporfin – effectiveness is reduced.
  • MAOIs – Isocarboxazid (Marplan), Phenelzine (Nardil), Selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), Tranylcypromine (Parnate), and others.
  • SSRIs – citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Sarafem, Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Selfemra, Rapiflux), fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR), paroxetine (Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva, Brisdelle), sertraline (Zoloft), and others.

Minor interaction:

  • Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet drugs) such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

We do not recommend topical use in concentrations above 0.5%

This oil is not safe for children (2 years and under).

Avoid when pregnant or breastfeeding.

References

  1. Tisserand & Young Essential Oil Safety, 2ndEdition Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Edinburg 2014 

    Extreme overuse of essential oils can be very dangerous, and even fatal in rare cases(ingestion by children).  Always follow our General Safety Guidelines and dilute your oils.  Some people may have adverse or allergic reactions.  Do not ingest essential oil.  Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.  Keep out of reach of children.  

    All of our oils are of USDA certified organic origin, 100% natural, non-GMO, and Cruelty-Free, unless otherwise stated.  Any inquiries can be sent to mountainwellnessproducts@gmail.ca