Botanical name: Eugenia caryophyllata

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Country of Origin: Indonesia

Blends well with Clary sage, ginger, benzoin, lavender and more

Handcrafted in small batches in Singapore

Folklore and Herbal Heritage
The word clove comes from the Latin word clavus, meaning nail, since the shaft and head of the clove bud resembles a nail. Native to Indonesia, clove has been used extensively in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine for at least 4,000 years. Legend has it that a French explorer and botanist stole seedlings of clove in 1770 and took them back to France and Zanzibar. This led the way for clove to gain recognition throughout the world. 

Medicinal Uses
Clove is widely used in ayurvedic medicine. Cloves and their essential oil have been used to help fight off epidemics for centuries. Clove has benefits of Antiseptic, anti-aging, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, aesthetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, carminative, anti-infectious, disinfectant.

Beauty Benefits
Cloves help in reducing the sagginess of the skin and prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is a powerful anti-aging ingredient used in most cosmetics. It removes the dead skin cells and helps in blood circulation, which indirectly or directly ensures a youthful and radiant looking skin.

Emotional Effect
Clove essential oil has been shown to lower anxiety to help you remain relaxed and perfect to use when you need help going the distance of a long-term challenge. Clove’s ability to cut through the negativity and penetrate deeply helps mentally and emotionally to cut through the brain fog and get to the root of an issue.