





Scientific Name: Eugenia carophyllata
Myrtaceae
AKA: Eugenia aromatica
Parts Used: Flower buds, leaves and stems
Active Compounds: The essential oil in cloves containes eugenol, acetyl eugenol, methyul salicylate, pinene, and vanillin
Background: Cloves originated from the Southern Phillipines and the Molluca Islands of Indonesia. Taken from the dried flowers of the clove tree, cloves are well known as an all-purpose herbal remedy.
While they are mainly known in the West as a spice, cloves have been used throughout Southeast Asia for thousands of years to cure almost any ailment. It has continued to be a valuable herb for treating a wide spectrum of problems.
Clove has been used to make bitter herb preparations more palletable for centuries. It has also been a powerful aphrodisiac used in India.
During the reign of the Han dynasty, anyone who planned to address the Chinese Emperor was expected to put cloves in his or her mouth in order to improve bad breath.
The oil in cloves has been found to be antibacterial and was once used to treat tuberculosis, scabies, malaria, and cholera.
Cloves have been known to ease digestive problems such as colic, bloating, and gas. The same antispasmotic properties that make it suited for the digestive system also aid in the easing of coughs and muscle cramps.
While it has roots in Asia, the growth of cloves has extended to Brazil, the West Indies, Tanzania, and Madagascar.
Applications:Analgesic/Antiseptic/Antispasmodic/Stimulant
Clove is an herb that can be used as an antiseptic for viral conditions, digestive aid, stimulant for mind and body, and to treat skin conditions.
Digestive Aid: Clove is antispasmodic, meaning it relieves the cramping that can occur in muscle tissue. It can be used to treat colic, gas, and bloating.
Women's Health: The antispasmodic properties of clove also make it helpful in preparation for childbirth. The herb helps to make contactions stronger and aid in labor.
Stimulant: Cloves can be used to improve the memory.
Antiseptic: Clove has been found to be and can be given to aid the treatment of malaria, tuberculosis, and scabies.
Analgesic: The oil from clove plants can be used to sooth toothaches and is often found in commercial mouthwash for this purpose.
Skin Conditions: Cloves can be used in the aid of acne, styes, and other skin conditions.
Description:
The clove tree is an evergreen tree that grows up to 50 feet. The clove tree is pyramid-shaped and strongly aromatic. Twice each year unopened flower buds can be picked and dried. The dried flower buds are called cloves. Leaves and stems can be used, but the flower buds contain the most essential oil.
Clove Dosage:
For digestive aid, add 1 teaspoon of powdered clove to 250 mL (1 cup) boiling water. Drink 3 times each day.
For toothache, use 1-2 drops of oil placed on a cotton ball. Rub over the affected tooth for relief. While you may experience pain relief, clove will not cure cavities. You should still seek dental care.
Safety:
Medicinal amounts of clove should not be used by anyone with a history of cancer because of the unclear affect of eugenol on cell growth. Medicinal amounts of clove should always be used under the supervision of a healthcare professoinal.
Powdered clove is considered nontoxic for otherwise healthy people. Stomach upset can be the result of high amounts of cloves. Clove used on the skin may also cause a rash.
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