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Scientific Name: Eugenia carophyllata
AKA: Eugenia aromatica
Medicinal Properties
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.
Clove is antispasmodic, meaning it relieves the cramping that can occur in muscle tissue. It can be
used to treat colic, gas, and bloating.
The antispasmodic properties of clove also make it helpful in preparation for childbirth. The herb
helps to make contractions stronger and aid in labor.
Cloves can be used to improve the memory.
Clove has been found to be and can be given to aid the treatment of malaria, tuberculosis, and
scabies.
The oil from clove plants can be used to sooth toothaches and is often found in commercial
mouthwash for this purpose.
Cloves can be used in the aid of acne, sty’s, and other skin conditions.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire
Used for Protection, Exorcism, Love & Money
Burn as an incense. Worn or carried, they attract the opposite sex
Did You Know? (Background)
Cloves originated from the Southern Philippines 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 palatable 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 antispasmodic 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.
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 professional.
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
AKA: Eugenia aromatica
Medicinal Properties
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.
Clove is antispasmodic, meaning it relieves the cramping that can occur in muscle tissue. It can be
used to treat colic, gas, and bloating.
The antispasmodic properties of clove also make it helpful in preparation for childbirth. The herb
helps to make contractions stronger and aid in labor.
Cloves can be used to improve the memory.
Clove has been found to be and can be given to aid the treatment of malaria, tuberculosis, and
scabies.
The oil from clove plants can be used to sooth toothaches and is often found in commercial
mouthwash for this purpose.
Cloves can be used in the aid of acne, sty’s, and other skin conditions.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Fire
Used for Protection, Exorcism, Love & Money
Burn as an incense. Worn or carried, they attract the opposite sex
Did You Know? (Background)
Cloves originated from the Southern Philippines 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 palatable 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 antispasmodic 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.
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 professional.
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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