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CLOVES
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(Syzygium
aromaticum)
Top
Pick
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Other
Names
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None
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Description
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Clove
is an evergreen tree native to Jamaica, Brazil,
the Philippines and other tropical areas. It
grows 15 - 30 feet tall producing huge leaves
and clusters of red and white bell shaped
flowers followed by a one or two seeded
berry.
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Classification
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Dry
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Taste
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Pungent
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Balance
Yin/Yang
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Warm
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Humor
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Fire
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Water
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Air
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Uses/Applications
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Use
Cloves to treat nausea, vomiting, flatulence,
and to stimulate the digestive
system.
Clove is a powerful local antiseptic that
can be used externally to stop a
toothache.
Eating cloves is said to be an
aphrodisiac.
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Essential
Oil
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Dip a
q-tip in clove oil and place on an aching tooth
to stop the toothache.
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Combinations
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Constituents
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Up to
20% Volatile Oil
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Action
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Stimulant, Carminative,
Aromatic, Anti-Emetic,
Anti-Microbial.
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Food
Values
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None.
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Part
Used
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Dried
Flowers, Oil.
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Collection
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Collect
the flower parts when the color of the lower
stalk turns from green to
purple.
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Preparation
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Externally
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Put
cloves near the aching tooth and keep in your
mouth until the toothache
stops.
You may also use clove oil on a cotton
ball or q-tip.
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Food
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Used as
a spice.
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Infusion
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Put
Clove leaves in a cup of boiling
water.
Infuse for 10 minutes. Take three times
per day.
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Oil
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To stop
vomiting place 2 drops of Clove Oil in a cup of
water and sip.
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Growing
Directions
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Cloves
can be grown in a greenhouse or planted in
ordinary soil in full or partial
sun.
They are very challenging to grow so
check with your local
nursery.
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History
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During
the Han Dynasty (207 BC - 220 AD) those who
addressed the Chinese Emperor were required to
hold Cloves in their mouth to mask bad
breath.
Cloves arrived in Europe around the 4th
Century AD.
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Additional
Information
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1.
Laboratory tests show antioxidant effects
which help prevent cell damage believed to
eventually cause
cancer.
2.
The chemical Eugenol found in Cloves has
been found to be a weak tumor
promoter.
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Cautions
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1.
Use the oil only
externally.
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Magick
Information
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Gender:
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Masculine
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Planet:
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Jupiter
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Element:
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Fire
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Deity:
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None
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Powers:
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Money, Protection.
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Magickal
Uses:
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To attract riches and drive away negative
forces burn as an
incense.
It will also produce spiritual vibrations
and purify the area.
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