 Botanical Name: Syzgium aromaticum
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: India
Description: Clove is derived from the tree Syzgium aromaticum. It is a slender evergreen that grows up to 12 meters in height (approximately 36 feet). At the start of the rainy season, long buds appear. They change color over time and are beaten from the trees and dried. These are the cloves sold commercially.
Color: Light Brown
Common Uses: Clove Leaf is credited as being beneficial for skin irritations, digestive issues, and bad breath. Because of the cheaper price, it is often substituted for Clove Bud in soaps and candles.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong
Blends well with: Blends well with rose, lavender, clary sage, bergamot, bay, ylang ylang, and oils from the spice family and from the citrus family.
Aromatic Scent: Clove Leaf has the characteristic Clove smell, only it is much sharper than Clove Bud with woodsy tones.
History: The word clove comes from the Latin word clavus, meaning nail, since the shaft and head of the clove bud resembles a nail. Cloves and nutmeg were among the most precious of items of Europe of the 16th and 17th centuries, and they were worth more than their weight in gold.
Cautions: Direct application on the skin should be avoided.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
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