Country of Origin: Madagascar
Latin Name: eugenia caryophyllata

A conical tropical evergreen myrtaceous tree reaching heights of up to 14m (45 ft). The bark is gray, the leaves are a shiny dark green, elliptical in shape and very fragrant. Small crimson flowers grow in triple clusters at the ends of branches. The fruit is a purple drupe, about 2.5 cm (1) long. Cloves grow in the tropics and best near the sea. The clove is native to the North Moluccas, the Spice Islands of Indonesia. It is cultivated in Brazil, the West Indies, Mauritius, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Zanzibar and Pemba. The Chinese wrote of cloves as early as 400 B.C. and there is a record from 200 B.C. of courtiers keeping cloves in their mouths to avoid offending the emperor while addressing him. Clove oil has been known to relieve headaches and toothaches. Improves digestion, relieves gas, opens sinus and breathing passages. It's been called an 'aphrodisiac', mentally stimulating and helps improve memory.

Part of plant used / Buds
Extraction method / Steam distillation
Odour / Strong, spicy

Nervous System / Creates a positive, optimistic lightness, lifting depression and warming the Soul
Skin Care / Acne, cuts and skin parasites, scabies, fungal infections, athlete’s foot; aids bruises, warts
Respiratory System / Asthma, tuberculosis, aids pulmonary afflictions, bronchitis, sinusitis
Genito – Urinary System / Aphrodisiac, aids impotence, frigidity; facilitates and eases childbirth
Digestive / Toothache, dental infections, viral hepatitis, intestinal virus, colic spasms, dyspepsia, nausea; aids intestinal intoxications, stimulates digestion



Essential oils are the concentrated essence of the plant. They are extracted from varied parts of the plant: the root, seed, trunk, and leaf, fruit and / or flower. Essential oils provide very effective solutions to many different physical and emotional ailments.

Directions: Add to your favourite unscented base (10-20) drops per 1oz or (30mls) of product, or use 5-8 drops in a diffuser to scent your space & eliminate unpleasant odours.

Do not take internally, keep away from eyes. Use sparingly. Keep away from children. If irritation develops, discontinue use.