Cloves 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Cloves   100 g ($12.99), 50 g ($8.99), 25 g ($5.99)

Also available as an oil.
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Benefits:
Oil of cloves is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, antiviral, and antifungal. It may protect the liver, reduce inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, and help with dental pain when used as a topical anesthetic. It also may prevent cancer, inhibit platelet aggregation, and protect nerves from toxins. In ayurvedic medicine it is used for halitosis, eye disease, toothache, flatulence, colic, and anorexia.

Food poisoning. Clove oil kills some types of bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella (all species), Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae, all of which can be involved in food poisoning. However, it is not known as a food poisoning treatment.

Headache. In one study, clove oil–containing ointment was effective in treating headaches. The ointment was rubbed on the forehead at thirty-minute intervals. Compared to a placebo, the participants had less pain at five minutes and at two hours. Another group got the standard treatment of paracetamol (acetaminophen), but the clove group got faster relief.

Herpes. Clove oil increases the effectiveness of acyclovir (Zovirax), a drug used to treat the viral infections underlying these disorders.

Peptic ulcer. Oil of cloves may reduce the sensation of gas pressure within the stomach that is frequently troubling for people with peptic ulcers. The eugenol in clove oil depresses the transmission of nerve impulses that convey a feeling of bloating and gas, although it does not directly stop the production of gas.

Periodontal disease and toothache. Clove blossoms and clove oil have been used around the world for generations to relieve pain from toothache and dental treatment. Oil of cloves is combined with zinc oxide to make an analgesic paste that is inserted into the region of an extracted tooth to kill bacteria and reduce pain. Clove oil should be avoided, however, in treating pain due to root canal work, as it may cause inflammation.

Recommended Uses
Do not give clove oil to infants or children under the age of six, as it can cause gastric upset or excitement. Clove oil is very strong and can cause irritation if used in its pure form; mild high blood pressure can occur as well as difficult breathing. Diluting it in water or another type of oil, such as olive oil, is recommended. Mouthwashes of 1 to 5 percent of essential oil are used. People using anticoagulants should avoid using clove oil.

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum
English: Clove
Ayurveda: Lavanga
Also, known as: Naeltjies, Mu ding xiang, Ding xiang, Kuidnagel, Devapushpa, Clous de girofle, Clou de girofle, Gewürznelke, Nelke, Shriprasuunaka, Shrisangya, Cingkeh, Kabah qarunfil, Kabah qaranful, Chiodi di garofano Kuroobu, Shouji, Bunga cingkeh, Clavero, Clavo, Garn ploo, Hanh con, Qaranful, Laung, Devakusum, Kiraambu, Lavangam, Long, Lobongo, Karamfil, Ding heung, Mikhak, Laving, Rong, Lavang, Karampu, Karayarnpoovu, Grampu and Kirambu
Habitat: Native to Asia
Origin: India
Harvested: Cultivated
Parts Used: Clove Buds

General Information:
The name clove, derives from the Latin word clavus, meaning “nail” because of shape resemblance Native to the Spice Islands of Indonesia, the dried, aromatic flower buds we know as clove. Clove is one of the most valuable spices that has been used for centuries as a spice, food preservative and for many medicinal purposes. Clove in the dried flower bud of Syryghum aromaticum Clove is a tropical evergreen tree native to Asia. An evergreen medium sized tree grows to a height of about 40-50 feet, has dark-green, glossy leaves and bright-pink buds that develop into yellow flowers bearing numerous stamens followed by purple berries. The production of flower buds, which is the commercialized part of this tree, starts after 4 years of plantation Flower buds are collected in the maturation phase before flowering Flower buds collected twice a year when they change color from green to crimson, dried carefully and separated from their peduncles.

Cloves are unopened, sun-dried flower buds, dark brown, hard in texture and about 10-12 mm long, with the unopened petals forming a round head. The are mat described an intensely woody, musty, fruity, and peppery. The flavor is warm, sharp, and burning spicy, fruity, astringent and somewhat bitter with a numbing effect.

Spices as clove, oregano, mint, thyme, and cinnamon, have been employed for centuries as food preservatives and medicinal plants mainly due to its antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The oils are used in perfumes, soaps, toothpastes, and mouthwashes. It is reported that Indonesian people consume almost 65 percent of the world’s supply of cloves to make their own cigarettes by mixing it with tobacco.

This plant represents one of the richest sources of phenolic compounds such as eugenol, eugenol acetate, and gallic acid and possess great potential for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and agricultural applications.

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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