PRODUCT NO.: 1-0279 GCC: DS-GO
COMMON NAME: Clove Bud (Organic)
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia aromatica, E. caryophyllata, E, carayophyllus
FAMILY NAME: Myrtaceae (Myrtle)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Asia, Indonesia, Molucca Islands
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Madagascar, Philippines, Molucca Islands, Tanzania
HISTORY INFORMATION: Used as spice for hundreds of years. In ancient Persia, clove was used in love potions. In Chinese medicine, it is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties and used for diarrhea, hernias, bad breath, bronchitis, skin infections and to ease the pain of childbirth. Ayurvedic medicine uses clove to treat fevers, respiratory, and digestive complaints. As a folk remedy, it was used for headaches when mixed with apple cider vinegar. Clove oil was also used to disinfect large places like theaters. The people of the Molucca Islands were devastated by previously unknown epidemics after the Dutch destroyed all the clove trees. Indonesian people process large amounts of clove to make clove/tobacco cigarettes.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Clove oil is also made from the leaves and stems of the tree and is not considered aromatherapy grade, as it is harsher. Clove leaf oil is mainly manufactured for the extraction of phenol eugenol. Clove stem oil is used by the perfume industry, as it is cheaper and has more eugenol than clove bud. Because of this, it is not considered therapy grade. Clove bud oil is used as an ingredient in food, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. It is also used in the production of printing ink, glue, and varnish. Clove is reported to stop nicotine addiction.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A slender evergreen tree with a smooth gray trunk growing up to 40 feet high with large green leaves. At the start of the rainy season, long buds appear with a rosy-pink corolla at the tip. As the corolla fades, the calyx slowly turns deep red. The clove is now dried.
PARTS PROCESSED: Buds, leaves.
PROCESSING METHODS: Water distilled
COLOR RANGE: Light yellow.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Phenol. Eugenol (up to 85%), eugenol acetate, caryophyllene, styralyl.
YIN\YANG: Yang
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Abortifacient, analgesic, anesthetic (local), anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiemetic, antifungal, antihistaminic, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, carminative, caustic, exportant, stimulant (vitality), tonic, vermifuge. Used for acne, athlete's foot, bruises, burns, cuts, insect repellent, toothache, skin ulcers, wounds, arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, asthma, bronchitis, colic, dyspepsia, nausea, colds, flu and minor infections. Used to heat, improve digestion, relieve flatulence, open sinus and breathing passages, uplift moods, revive, strengthen sexual system, stimulate the mind, improve mental clarity, reduce pain by numbing the area, disinfect, repel insects.
MENTAL USES: I am strong and healthy. I am able and willing to do the tasks before me. I have a positive attitude towards myself and life.
EMOTIONAL USES: Feeling fatigued, tired, weak, listless TO feeling vital, strong, calm, courageous.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate damage to the energy field, especially the emotional body, from negative emotions or trauma. This trauma could be repressed and clove can bring the memories back. Therefore, if clove is being called for it is time to remember. It can also indicate that negative forms are in the field which can be released so a sacred space must be used. A sacred space is created by intention. Be clear about what you want to happen - this is your intention. Then secure your boundaries by declaring you want only that which is for the best and highest good for all involved. Call forth the energies, Christ, your angels, guides, higher self, etc. to be present. Ask them to come and be with you and support the healing. Declare your appreciation and gratitude for their presence. Light a candle. When you feel the space is ready, begin your work with the oils.
APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath (with proper fixed oil), cotton swab for tooth ache and sore throat, compress, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, liquid candle, lotion, massage, mist spray.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic. Skin sensitizer.
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