Clove Bud Essential Oil – Eugenia caryophyllata | Warm & Restorative

Clove Bud Essential Oil (Eugenia caryophyllata) is a timeless essential oil cherished for its warm, comforting aroma and powerful cleansing benefits. Steam-distilled from the dried flower buds of the clove tree, this golden to amber-hued oil carries an unmistakable spicy-sweet fragrance that evokes warmth, relaxation, and grounding.

Traditionally used in wellness and skincare, clove oil is rich in eugenol, a natural compound with antioxidant and purifying properties. It’s often included in massage blends for its warming effect, in aromatherapy for emotional grounding, and in natural home formulations for its revitalizing scent.

Key Benefits

• Provides a warm, grounding, and comforting aroma
• Supports relaxation and emotional balance through aromatherapy
• Acts as a natural purifier for air and surfaces
• Adds warmth to massage oils and body blends
• Popular in natural home and holiday diffuser recipes

Aromatic Profile

• Note: Base to middle note
• Aroma: Spicy, warm, and slightly woodsy with sweet undertones
• Strength: Strong and lingering
• Character: Warming, rich, and grounding

Blends Well With

Cinnamon Bark • Cassia • Vetiver • Orange • Cedarwood • Frankincense • Vanilla

Clove Bud oil enhances spicy or woody blends and adds a rich, cozy depth to citrus or floral formulations.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Eugenia caryophyllata
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Plant Part: Dried flower buds
• Origin: Indonesia or Madagascar (depending on season)
• Appearance: Yellow to golden brown liquid
• Aromatic Description: Sweet, spicy, and resinous
• Shelf Life: 3–4 years when stored in a cool, dark place

Common Uses

• Aromatherapy: Diffuse to promote warmth and emotional grounding.
• Massage Oils: Use in low concentrations to provide a warming sensation and comfort to tired muscles.
• Natural Home Blends: Adds spice and depth to seasonal or purifying diffuser blends.
• DIY Skincare (with caution): Use in extremely low dilutions (≤0.5%) due to its potency.

Always dilute before topical use. Avoid use during pregnancy or on sensitive skin.

Natural Living Note

Clove Bud captures the essence of warmth — a fragrant reminder of comfort and renewal. Its spicy richness fills a space with a sense of calm, connection, and timeless ritual, grounding both the body and spirit.

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