Description
Cloves get their name from the French word “clou” which translates to “nail”—pretty fitting considering the physical appearance of a clove.
Throughout the Middle Ages, cloves were used to cover up the sour and bitter taste of poorly preserved food.
Pure Clove is extracted from the dried flower buds of the clove tree in Indonesia.
This powerful oil has numerous medicinal properties and is often used topically for pain relief.
Its main chemical constituent, eugenol, makes it an invigorating essential oil—ideal for a warming massage or anytime you want to recharge without losing momentum during your daily routine.
Similar to most spices, clove contains potent antioxidants.
- Personality: Warm and stimulating
- Part of plant used: bud
- Best attribute: Freshening everything from your breath to your home
- Aroma: Spicy and woody with a slightly fruity top note
- Colour: Rich brown
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Sourced from: Indonesia
- Interesting detail: Clove has been used in Asia as a cooking spice for over two thousand years and has deep roots in India, where it was traditionally used to heal cavities.
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