Cloves are the dried aromatic flower buds of a tropical evergreen tree of the Myrtle family. When drying, the buds change colour from rose to brown. They can then be sold raw or put through a process of steam distillation to obtain an essential oil with a warm, rich and spicy aroma.

- Cloves are known for their purifying properties and are used in skincare products intended to help comfort the skin.

- They are also traditionally used for their invigorating qualities.

- Their unique spicy yet sweet fragrance adds a warm and vibrant aroma to the blend.

Cloves are used in herbal medicine. They were first mentioned in Chinese medicine in about AD600. Particularly known for their soothing effect on toothaches, it is said that the ancient Chinese also used to hold a clove in the mouth to perfume their breath when speaking to the emperor.