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EUGENICA CARYPHYLLATA

CLOVES

Cloves are the dried buds of a tree of the myrtle family, Syzygium aromaticum. The tree, which may reach a height of 40ft. (12m), produces abundant clusters of small red flower buds that are gathered before opening and dried to produce the dark brown, nail-shaped spice, clove. Whole and ground cloves used as food seasonings account for half the world production of cloves.

USES

 Oil of cloves can be placed directly on a sore tooth or mouth abscess to draw out the infection and ease the pain. Chew cloves for the same effect.

 Dab a tiny amount of neat oil on insect bites.

 Clove tea is warming, and can encourage the body to sweat, which is helpful for high fever or vomiting.

 Oil of cloves may be used during a long labor to hasten birth.

 Clove tea can be used to soothe wind and ease nausea—particularly the nausea of travel sickness.

 Inhale an infusion of cloves to clear the lungs and refresh the airways.

 A clove and orange pomander can be hung in cupboards as an effective insect repellent.

PROPERTIES

 Antiseptic and powerfully analgesic—particularly to the gums and teeth

 Cloves are warming, and useful for people who are prone to colds

 Anti-inflammatory, when used locally on swellings

 Cloves are calming to the digestive system

 Eliminate parasites from the body

CAUTION

Cloves can cause uterine contractions, and should not be used in pregnancy.