CLOVEBUD
Botanical name: Eugenia caryophyllata (synonymous with Syzygium aromaticum, Caryophyllus aromaticus L., Eugenia aromatica (L.), Eugenia caryophyllus)

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Clovebud is energizing, uplifting, warming, and stimulating. It is an aphrodisiac.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Clovebud is an analgesic, antibacterial, and antiviral. It alleviates infected wounds. Clovebud has also been found to be great at relieving toothache pain and arthritis. It aids acne, athlete’s foot, bladder infections, and dental infections. Clovebud can also be used as a disinfectant.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Clovebud balances the chakras.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Stimulating

Color Energy:  Pink - Energizing

Fragrance:  Fruity, spicy, sweet, woodsy, herbaceous, medicinal

Note:  Middle-Base Note

Color of Oil:  Golden yellow to brown

Major Chemical Constituents:  eugenol, eugenyl acetate

Common Adulterants:  Clove stem oil, clove leaf oil, eugenyl acetate (synthetic or bioidentical)

Blends well with:  Basil, Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Ginger, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Ravensara, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang

Botany:  An evergreen tree 30-60 feet tall that has large oval leaves and crimson flowers. The flowers are first a pale color and gradually become green before turning to a bright red.

History:  Clove along with nutmeg and pepper were highly prized during Roman times. Arabs traded clove during the Middle Ages and during the profitable Indian Ocean trade. In the late fifteenth century Portugal took over this trade route and brought large quantities of clove to Europe. The Dutch dominated the trade later in the seventeenth century.

Warnings:  Avoid during pregnancy. May irritate skin – always dilute.