Clove Bud 
Eugenia caryophyllata, 100% essential oil

Botanical name: Eugenia caryophyllata
Origin: Madagascar
Plant part: Buds and leaves, steam distilled
Chemical family: Phenols  78.2%, Esters 14.6%, Sesquiterpenes 5.4%
Main components: eugenol 78.62%, eugenyl acetate 14.2%
Shelf life: suggested 4 years

Aroma: Middle note.  Spicy, warm, fruity, sweet

Therapeutic properties:

**Analgesic: eugenol has pain relief qualities
**Anti-inflammatory:  pain relief can reduce inflammation
**Anticoagulant:  has anti-platelet actions.  Caution for those on blood thinners.
**Anti-bacterial: has a wide spectrum of anti-microbial functions
**Anti-fungal: active against yeast
**Anti-depressant: potential of anti-depressant actions as it inhibits the enzyme that breaks down serotonin, dopamine, adrenalin, and noradrenalin
**Anti-oxidant: has excellent antioxidant activities
**Anti-viral: studies show it to be active against certain bacteria
**Carminative: traditional remedy for many digestive dysfunctions, including indigestion and gas.
**Immunostimulant: anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial actions can help strengthen the immune system
**Rubefacient:  stimulates blood flow
**Emotional:  warms the body and mind, can promote confidence.  Strong and spicy oil, it can provide emotional support and be uplifting to the mind.

Suggestions: Add to cream, massage blends, diffuser, sprays, balms

Safety: Non-toxic. May cause skin and mucous membrane irritation or sensitization. Limit topical use to maximum of 0.5%. Avoid using Clove with young children. Hot, spicy oil–avoid using on any sensitive or damaged skin.  Anti-coagulant actions, caution for those using blood thinners.

Available in 5ml and 15ml euro dropper bottles. 100% essential oil.

*****This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucous membranes. Do not overuse. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body. Consult your doctor or qualified aromatherapist for the safety of using essential oils if pregnant, planning to become pregnant, nursing or if on medications.