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Information about the herb Cloves
Eugenia caryophyllata, also known as Clavos is part of the Myrtaceae plant family. Cloves comes from an evergreen tree originally from the Molucca Islands
in the Southern Philippines and also Indonesia.
Botanical Name: Eugenia caryophyllata
Plant Family: Myrtaceae
Common Names: Clavos, Eugenia aromatica
History:
- Centuries ago Cloves were used in Chinese Courts as we use breath mints today
- During the Middle Ages Europeans brought Cloves from the east and used them as a food preservative and flavoring
Tradition: Cloves are used in
- incense
Contains:
- Carophyllin, crystalline principle, odorless phylosterol
- essential oil
- Eugenin, crystalline principle
- fiber
- gallotannic acid
- gum
- resin
- volatile oil
Action:
- anodyne [an agent that soothes or relieves pain)
- anti-emetic [an agent that counteracts nausea and relieves vomiting]
- antiseptic [an agent for inhibiting the growth of microorganism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria]
- aphrodisiac [an agent for arousing or increasing sexual desire or potency]
- aromatic [a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating qualities]
- carminative [an agent for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines]
- expectorant
[an agent that promotes the discharge of mucous and secretions from the respiratory
passages]
germicide [an agent that destroys germs] - highly stimulating [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
Cloves are excreted by the kidneys, skin, liver and bronchials thereby stimulating and disinfecting each.
Medicinal Parts Used: Calyces, with immature seed, flower buds
Cloves are used for:
Brain and Nervous Conditions
It is used as an inhalant for
- helps the memory
- insomnia, combined with mint and rose
- melancholy, combined with mint and rose
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- clears the stomach of foul gases and putrefied matter
- colic, combined with Allspice, Ginger and Cinnamon
- dyspepsia
- flatulence (gas/wind)
- indigestion
- nausea
- purifies the abdominal passages
- stimulating peristalsis
- vomiting (a few drops of oil in water)
Parasitic Conditions
- liver flukes, combined with Black Walnut Hulls and Wormwood
- parasites
Respiratory Tract Conditions
- bronchial conditions
Other
- toothache (the oil placed in cavity)
It is used as an inhalant for
- helping eyesight
Other Uses:
- fixative, with Orris Root
- flavoring agent
- germicides
- insect and moth repellant
- mouthwashes
- perfumes
- sachets
- spice
Dosage:
Recommended dosage is as follows:
- 0.3- 4.0mL 3 times a day of 1:1 fluid extract
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Cloves without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you are taking any of the following medications:
- None noted
Global Herbal Supplies has Cloves available in the following forms
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
