Clove Essential Oil
Eugenia caryophyllata
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Description
Aroma: Woody, spicy, warm
Note: Middle
Part:Leaf
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Origin: Madagascar
Description
For soothing sore muscles, tension, or inflammation, the warming and pain-relieving properties of clove bud, when diluted with your favorite carrier oil, make an excellent rub. Clove bud is potent, and a little goes a long way when applied topically (maximum .5% dilution) or when diffused. A drop or two is all you need to push away fatigue and surround yourself with the delicious and spicy-sweet scent of clove.
Clove has a warm and spicy scent that combines well with many types of oils including most citrus oils, many floral or sweet oils such as Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, Fennel, or Lavender, and is also popular with more herbal, woody or warm scents such as Rosemary, Cedarwood, Frankincense, or Cinnamon. Discovering your favorite oil combinations will be a treat as you add Clove’s unique essence and rich warmth to your homemade blends.
Health Benefits
- Bacterial/Fungal Infection: Clove essential oil can be diluted and applied topically to location to aid in the healing of bacterial and/or fungal infections, or diffused into help cleanse the air.
- Fatigue: Clove has a very energetic aroma and can be diffused or diluted and applied to wrists or reflex points.
- Pain: As an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory, Cove can be diluted and applied to painful muscles and joints to help ease pain and stiffness.
- Wounds/Cuts/Bleeding/Bruises: May be applied well-diluted to location to speed healing and protect against infection.
Properties
Analgesic
Antibacteria
Anticoagulant
Antidepressant
Antifungal
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
Antiviral
Immunostimulant
Rubefacient
Available Sizes & Bottle Styles
- Aromatherapy Style Bottles come in 2 ml, 5ml, 10ml, and 30ml sizes and are 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil.
- Our Ready-to-Go Roll-on Style Bottle comes in a 10ml size and is made of 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil expertly mixed with high quality carrier oil to make these roll-ons ready to use on-the-go with the ideal balance of aroma, potency & safety.
Suggested Uses
TOPICALLY:
Apply 1-2 diluted drops on area of concern, pulse points, abdomen, or back
Add several drops to skin or skin care products
AROMATIC:
Add 8-10 drops to a diffuser
Add a drop to palms of hands, cover nose and mouth and inhale
Add to water in spray bottle to spritz in room or on linens
Inhale scent directly from bottle, or put a drop on tissue and inhale
INTERNALLY: (see internal use safety recommendations)
Dilute with carrier oil & add to cold or hot beverage to benefit body systems
Add 1-10 diluted drops to capsule
CULINARY:
Add a drop to a wide variety of dishes to enhance the flavor of foods.
To maintain therapeutic benefits, add after heating food.
Safety
Hazards: Drug interactions; may contain methyleugenol; may inhibit blood clotting; embryotoxicity; skin sensitization (moderate risk); mucous membrane irritation (moderate risk).
Cautions (oral): may interact with pethidine, MAOIs or SSRIs. Anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, other bleeding disorders.
Cautions (dermal): Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age.
Dilute to 0.5% or less for topical application. If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have liver or kidney disfunction, consult your physician before use. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a covered or dark, airtight container in the refrigerator or cool area for longest shelf life.
GC/MS
Research
Analgesic
Clove Bud essential oil is dominated by eugenol, which has anti-inflammatory action.
- Daniel, A.N., Sartoretto, S.M., Schmidt, G., Caparroz-Assef, M., Bersani-Amado, C.A. and Cuman, R.K.N. (2008) Antiinflammatory and antinociceptive activities of eugenol essential oil in experimental animal models. Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy 19, 212-217.
Antibacterial
Clove has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activities. When combined with Rosemary and Lavender, it has additive effects against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.
- Fu, Y.-J., Zu, Y.-G., Chen, L.-Y., Shi, X.-G., Wang, Z., Sun, S. and Efferth, T. (2007) Antimicrobial activity of clove and rosemary essential oils alone and in combination. Phytotherapy Research 21, 989-994.
Cinnamon and clove essential oil exhibited the best results showing a significant activity against all the tested bacteria.
- Condò C, Anacarso I, Sabia C, Iseppi R, Anfelli I, Forti L, de Niederhäusern S, Bondi M, Messi P. (2018) Antimicrobial activity of spices essential oils and its effectiveness on mature biofilms of human pathogens. Nat Prod Res. Oct 13:1-8. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1490904. [Epub ahead of print]
Six essential oils (from oregano, thyme, clove, lavender, clary sage, and arborvitae) exhibited different antibacterial and antifungal properties. Antimicrobial activity was shown against pathogenic and environmental bacteria and fungi. Oregano, thyme, clove and arborvitae showed very strong antibacterial activity against all tested strains at both full strength and reduced concentrations. These essential oils showed different fungistatic and fungicidal activities when tested by direct application and in the vapor phase.
- Puškárová, A., Bučková, M., Kraková, L., Pangallo, D., & Kozics, K. (2017). The antibacterial and antifungal activity of six essential oils and their cyto/genotoxicity to human HEL 12469 cells. Scientific reports, 7(1), 8211. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-08673-9
Anticoagulant
Eugenol and Clove Bud have anti-platelet aggregation actions.
- Tisserand, R. and Young, R. (2014) Essential Oil Safety 2nd Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Antidepressant
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is an enzyme that breaks down serotonin, dopamine, adrenalin, and noradrenalin. Eugenol is thought to inhibit MAO, hence has potential antidepressant actions. Caution: Eugenol-rich oils should not be administered in conjunction with MAO inhibiting antidepressant drugs or SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibiting) antidepressants.
- Tisserand, R. and Young, R. (2014) Essential Oil Safety 2nd Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Antifungal
Lang and Buchbauer (2012) noted that eugenol is active against yeasts.
- Lang, G. and Buchbauer, G. (2012) A review on recent research results (2008-2010) on essential oils as antimicrobials and antifungals. A review. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 27, 13-39.
The most active component of Clove essential oil, eugenol, can impair ergosterol synthesis, cause cell wall rupture, and impair germ tube development.
- Pinto, E., Vale-Silva, L., Cavaleiro, C. and Salguero, L. (2009) Antifungal activity of the clove essential oil from Syzygium aromaticum on Candida, Aspergillus and dermatophyte species. Journal of Medical Microbiology 58, 11, 1454-1462.
Six essential oils (from oregano, thyme, clove, lavender, clary sage, and arborvitae) exhibited different antibacterial and antifungal properties. Antimicrobial activity was shown against pathogenic and environmental bacteria and fungi. Oregano, thyme, clove and arborvitae showed very strong antibacterial activity against all tested strains at both full strength and reduced concentrations. These essential oils showed different fungistatic and fungicidal activities when tested by direct application and in the vapor phase.
- Puškárová, A., Bučková, M., Kraková, L., Pangallo, D., & Kozics, K. (2017). The antibacterial and antifungal activity of six essential oils and their cyto/genotoxicity to human HEL 12469 cells. Scientific reports, 7(1), 8211. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-08673-9
Anti-Inflammatory
Clove Bud essential oil is dominated by eugenol, which has anti-inflammatory action.
- Daniel, A.N., Sartoretto, S.M., Schmidt, G., Caparroz-Assef, M., Bersani-Amado, C.A. and Cuman, R.K.N. (2008) Antiinflammatory and antinociceptive activities of eugenol essential oil in experimental animal models. Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy 19, 212-217.
Antioxidant
Clove Bud essential oil has excellent antioxidant activity.
- Shaaban, H.A.E., El-Ghorab, A.H. and Shibamoto, T. (2012) Bioactivity of essential oils and their volatile aroma components: review. Journal of Essential Oil Research 24, 2, 203-212.
- Wei, A. and Shibamoto, T. (2010) Antioxidant/lipoxygenase inhibitory activities and chemical compositions of selected essential oils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 57, 1655-7225.
Antiviral
Tragoolpua and Jatisatienr (2007) demonstrated that Clove Bud essential oil has activity against HSV I and HSV II.
- Tragoolpua, Y. and Jaatisatienr, A. (2007) Anti-herpes simplex virus activities of Eugenia caryophyllus (Spreng.) Bullock & S. G. Harrison and essential oil, eugenol. Phytotherapy Research 21, 12, 1153-1158.
Immunostimulant
Clove Bud essential oil can stimulate the immune system, and it is believed that this activity is related to its effects on interleukins and its anti-inflammatory action.
- Saad, N.Y., Muller, C.D. and Lobstein, A. (2013) Major bioactivities and mechanism of action of essential oils and their components. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 28, 269-279.
11 reviews for Clove Essential Oil
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Marci H. –
While Davina’s clove EO is right on with all good clove I have smelled, it is still too potent by itself for me and I only like it when it has therapeutic benefits in blends and not by itself. I don’t mind the smell of it in the body armor blend that Davina has which is amazing and it’s not too awful paired with lavender but overall I have no use for clove by itself which is why it got a 3 star rating but it still has some good benefits so as long as it doesn’t over power I can handle it!
Sue B. –
Clove oil at its best
Online S. –
The Clove Bud’s scent is spot on. Very strong and love the way my home smells when diffusing.
Karen S. –
Great Clove oil. I use this to gargle with and it helps with any gum problems. I also use it to make my own Four Thieves blend. Highly recommend all of the Davina Wellness oils…especially their head med blend!
KarenS –
Great Clove oil. I use this to gargle with and it helps with any gum problems. I also use it to make my own Four Thieves blend. Highly recommend all of the Davina Wellness oils…especially their head med blend!
Online Shopper –
The Clove Bud’s scent is spot on. Very strong and love the way my home smells when diffusing.
Sue Brennan –
Clove oil at its best
Zuli –
Clove oil is good for so many things! I use it in a Four Thieves blend for immune support, in the pain relief salve, in the diffuser, and multiple other things! It’s great in a rub for tired feet as well. It’s a must have in any home apothecary.
Krissy –
This is a very good quality clove. I use it for my homemade thieves oil!
Nicole Mangum –
I’ve been told clove is good for toothaches but hadn’t tried it myself until recently. I used it with count oil on my gums and it helped the ache go away! I have preciously recommend it to my mom when she had a bad toothache and couldn’t get in to a dentist right away. She said it worked! I’m glad there is a natural pain relief that works. Clove has a bold smell and taste but it wasn’t overpowering in my mouth. It also had other great healing properties.
Nicole Monteilh –
Clove oil is antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, just amazing. I put it on my toothbrush. I use it as a mouthwash. And, put it in my tea. Enjoy!