Clove Leaf Essential Oil — 10 ml

Introduction
Clove Leaf essential oil, distilled from the leaves of the clove tree, offers a warm, spicy, and herbal aroma that is sharper and less sweet than Clove Bud oil. While less expensive and often used in soaps, cleaning blends, and functional fragrances, it still carries the protective, warming character of clove. Traditionally, it has been used in Asian herbal medicine for its stimulating and antimicrobial properties. At Herbsmetics, we present Clove Leaf oil in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , where guests can compare it to Clove Bud oil and learn how leaf-derived oils bring a different tone to spice blends.
Aroma Profile

• Top Notes : Sharp, herbal-spicy, slightly medicinal.
• Heart Notes : Warm, clove-like, but greener and drier than Clove Bud oil.
• Base Nuance : Dry, woody-spicy with lingering herbaceous sharpness.

Compared to Clove Bud oil, Clove Leaf oil is harsher, less sweet, and more medicinal , but still valuable for grounding and spice-rich blends.
Origins & Cultural Heritage
Clove ( Syzygium aromaticum ) has a long legacy:

• Indonesian Heritage : Native to the Maluku Islands, historically central to the global spice trade.
• Ayurveda & Chinese Medicine : Clove leaves used for warming, stimulating, and cleansing the body.
• Thai Use : Found in herbal balms, massage oils, and protective remedies.
• Symbolism : Represents protection, strength, and vitality .

Production & Extraction
Clove Leaf essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried clove leaves .

• Key Components : Rich in eugenol (70–80%), giving its strong medicinal-spice character.
• Quality : Golden-brown to yellow oil, powerful and less refined than bud oil.
• Distinctiveness : More economical and sharper than Clove Bud, often used in functional aromatics.

Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Antimicrobial : Supports cleansing and protective applications.
• Warming : Stimulates circulation and eases fatigue.
• Emotional Support : Invokes grounding, courage, and protection.
• Perfumery Role : Adds a spicy, herbal middle note , though with a raw, medicinal edge.
• Wellness : Useful in blends for protection and immune support.

Workshop Relevance
At the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , Clove Leaf oil is introduced as a contrast to Clove Bud oil :

• Guests experience how different plant parts yield distinct aromas.
• Clove Leaf is sharper, more medicinal, and less sweet — ideal for educational comparisons.
• Works best in small amounts within spice-heavy or functional blends.

This comparison teaches participants the importance of plant part selection in essential oil quality and fragrance design.
Example Uses

• Perfumery : Blend sparingly with cinnamon, nutmeg, or patchouli for robust spice blends.
• Diffuser : Use 1–2 drops with citrus oils for a cleansing, protective atmosphere.
• Massage Oils : Very diluted for warming circulation blends (use with caution).
• Cleaning Blends : Popular in natural disinfectants and soaps.
• Wellness Rituals : Used in protective or stimulating blends.

Safety Note
Clove Leaf oil is very strong and can be a skin irritant. Always dilute heavily (under 0.5% for topical use). Avoid with children, pregnancy, or very sensitive skin.
Why Choose Herbsmetics Clove Leaf Oil?

• Authentic leaf-distilled clove oil , powerful and protective.
• More economical and sharper than bud oil, ideal for functional blends.
• Tied to Asian herbal traditions and practical aromatherapy use .
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests explore its contrast to Clove Bud oil in spice-based compositions.

👉 Perfect for those who want a strong, protective spice oil with a sharper herbal edge — useful in perfumery, functional blends, and natural protection recipes.