Cloves
Syzygium aromaticum
Myrtaceae
Physical use
Clove is a gem often found in our winter cooking of fragrant stews, mulled wine/cider or warming chai tea blends. It is ideal for use in the colder months to stimulate digestion and bring more circulation into the digestive system. Traditionally cloves were used for toothaches as well as a memory tonic and to improve concentration.
Conditions
- IBS, maldigestion
- Parasite or fungal overgrowth
- Blood sugar regulation
- Dental cavities, bad breath, gingivitis
- Sore throat, tonsillitis, toothache
Thermal qualities
- Warm
- Acrid
- Aromatic
- Pungent
- Sweet
Chakra
- Solar plexus
Energetic use
Cloves represent fertility and abundance. In some cultures, cloves are given as gifts to new mothers to promote fertility and ensure a healthy pregnancy.
- Traditionally used for purification, protection, and rituals to attract love!
- They can be used to cleanse an area or space of negative energy