clove bud essential oil
Clove oil is a type of essential oil derived from clove trees. The clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum, is native to Southeast Asia, but it can now be found growing in other places as well. Clove oil is made by distilling dried flower buds collected from the clove tree. Other tree parts, such as the stem and leaves, can also be used. Clove oil, which has a strong, spicy aroma and ranges in colour from colourless to light yellow, has been used for centuries in a variety of applications. Clove Bud Essential Oil typically contains up to 85 percent Eugenol, a phenol that significantly contributes to the oil's aroma, therapeutic properties, and safety precautions. Clove Bud Essential Oil also contains a number of other constituents, most notably the sesquiterpene B-caryophyllene and the ester Eugenyl acetate. Clove Essential Oil can be extremely irritating to the skin. Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum of only 0.5 percent. (For more information, see the Safety Inform...