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Cloves were important in the earliest spice trades, probably because of their importance in flavoring foods. Known for their hot, spicy, pungent flavor, cloves are a favorite seasoning spice for meats, baked goods, and beverages. Besides its beloved place in the kitchen, clove essential oil is a valued aromatic, and used traditionally as a remedy for skin conditions, to calm digestive upset, and to relieve nausea. However, it's best known for its use as both a breath freshener and toothache reliever. Cloves remain an important spice commodity, and today are used in everything from perfume to mulled wines and from love potions to pomades.

Mixes well with: Cinnamon, clary sage, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, myrrh, nutmeg, orange, palmarosa, rose, sandalwood, tangerine, tea tree, and ylang ylang.

Parts used: Sun-dried buds.

Suggested Use:  For aromatherapy use.  For all other uses, carefully dilute with a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, olive, or almond oil prior to use.  Please consult an essential oil book or other professional reference source for suggested dilution ratios.

Natural essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care.

Caution:  Keep out of reach of children.  Avoid contact with skin or eyes.  If pregnant or lactating, consult your healthcare practitioner before using.  Do not use on a tooth that is currently being worked on by a dentist for root canal. Do not use in baths. Not for internal use.

Blues Relief Blend:  Add 2 drops each of clove oil and lemon oil and 3 drops of orange oil to a diffuser and enjoy.

Extraction Method:  Steam Distilled from buds of cloves.

Purity Tested/Quality Assured