Produced by steam/water distillation of flower buds of the plant Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb. (Myrtaceae)
The clove is a pretty tree with reddish tender leaves. The major spice is the unopened flower bud which is harvested along with its stem and dried in the shade. The buds and the stems are dried separately. The drying process has to be carefully monitored as it is akin to a curing process, and the quality of the aroma develops during this stage. Oils are distilled from the buds, stems and leaves. The authentic oil of clove is the clove bud oil with the fragrant and mellow aroma. Our Clove bud oil has a superior aroma and pungency. Link Natural’s clove bud oil is distilled from selected raw materials from sources where the growing conditions as well as the drying process are well scrutinized.