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Carnation

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Dianthus caryophyllus

Clove pink

Caryophyllaceae · Hoa · Flowers · Solvent extraction (absolute)

Botanical illustration of Dianthus caryophyllus; flowers used to extract Carnation essential oil
Carnation essential oil, extracted from the flowers of Dianthus caryophyllus. Botanical illustration, Lê Mai Library.

Safety

No specific contraindications in available data.

Maximum dermal use level 13.9 percent, based on 3.6 percent eugenol and a dermal limit of 0.5 percent for eugenol.

Benzyl benzoate and benzyl salicylate are listed as allergens by the EU, but the practical risk is negligible.


Usage guidelines

Maximum dermal level
13.9 percent
Basis
Eugenol 3.6 percent

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Benzyl benzoate5.0 – 14.6 %
Pentacosene8.1 %
Benzyl salicylate3.9 %
Eugenol1.7 – 3.6 %
Heptacosene2.7 %
Methyl linoleate2.3 %
Tricosene1.4 %

Botanical source

Dianthus caryophyllus is the traditional carnation, native to the Mediterranean. The folk name 'clove pink' reflects the clove-like note of the flowers.

The absolute is solvent-extracted from the flowers. The constituent data above is for the Egyptian absolute.

Family Caryophyllaceae. Limited availability, high cost.


Notes

Due to its high cost, carnation absolute is unlikely to be used at a concentration sufficient to cause adverse skin reactions.