Cloves
Cloves.Also known as- Syzygium aromaticum and Eugenia aromaticum, Introduction The aromatic flowers and oil of clove has been used for culinary and medicinal uses for centuries. What we know as cloves are actually the dried buds of an evergreen native to the tropics. Over the course of centuries, they have been used to alleviate pain, prevent and treat bacterial infection, ease toothaches, treat worms and relieve congestion. Long before they were used to flavor apple pie, cloves were used to sweeten bad breath and settle upset stomachs. It is the active ingredient in many over the counter toothache remedies because it has both anesthetic and antiseptic properties. Constituents Volatile oil, gallotannic acid; Caryophyllin; Eugenin; gum, resin, fibre Parts Used Dried flower buds (this is the clove bud) powdered, whole or chopped. Clove Oil and is considered an excellent antifungal and antibiotic essential oil. Clove oil is a well-known antibiotic and will improve the health of your nails. It stimulates contractions, facilitating the birth process. This oil is useful for its antiseptic properties and will also prevent nausea and vomiting sometimes experienced during labor. Typical Preparations Essential oil, teas, chai, baked goods and other food items, and sometimes the extract. Summary Oil of cloves has been pronounced the safest and most effective ingredient in most over the counter toothache remedies. It is also a strong germicide, and has been used for its antiseptic properties to treat wounds and infections. Oil of cloves can relieve nausea and indigestion, and may relieve diarrhea caused by intestinal bacteria. Precautions Clove oil and clove preparations are generally considered safe in the United States, though people who are allergic to balsam may also be allergic to cloves. When taken undiluted in large doses, clove oil can cause vomiting, sore throat, seizures, kidney and liver damage, fluid in the lungs and tissue damage. People who have kidney or liver disorders and those with a history of seizures should avoid the use of cloves.
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