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Eugenia caryophyllata

Eugenia caryophyllata
Common Name Clove
Family MYRTACEAE Myrtle family
Other Names
Parts Used: flowers
Constituents volitile oil, gallotannic acid, Eugenin, gum, resin,
Clove Remedies
remedy Remedies using Clove
How to prepare

Clove Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Warm* Analgesic* Digestive* Antiseptic* Repels Insects*
The clove tree is a small evergreen tree with shiny leaves and small flowers with a strong refreshing odor. Used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, clove has been around since before the birth of Christ. The buds are picked and dried before blooming , and it is from these that the oil is extracted Clove oil is virtually pure eugenol, a powerful, multifaceted phytochemical that numbs pain, and kills bacteria and fungi.
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Essential Oil
aromatherapy Clove is a powerful oil that is antibacterial, antiseptic and analgesic making it a good oil for the prevention infections. Best known as a quick cure for toothache, it is also useful in digestive problems and muscular disorders.
Emotional Healing Benefits
Aphrodisiac *fatigue *Mental Clarity *Mood Uplfting *
Quick Tips
For a toothache rub a little clove oil directly on where it hurts - you can use a cotton swab, or ball for this - don't swallow the oil
referencesClove Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, analgisic
[381] Clove's healthful help comes courtesy of eugenol, a powerful, multifaceted phytochemical that anesthetizes, kills bacteria and fungi, fights free radical oxidation and things the blood. Clove oil is virtually pure eugenol.

(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )

Intestinal bacteria
[866] Oil of cloves can relieve nausea and indigestion, and may relieve diarrhea caused by intestinal bacteria.
Side Effects:
Never use undiluted on the skin
Plant Description
The clove tree is an ultra-tropical tree which requires a humid, warm tropical climate with lots of water year-round. Native to the Moluccas, (islands of Eastern Indonesia, once known as the Spice Islands.) The tree produces a small, oblong fruit with little pulp, similar to the java plum. The dried flower buds are the cloves of commerce. All parts of the tree are highly aromatic.
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Syzygium aromaticum Origin- Indonesia Dried flower buds (this is the clove bud) powdered, whole or chopped. Used in teas, chai, baked goods and oth

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