Clove is renowned for its analgesic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This flower bud acts against dental pain, toothache, gingivitis, but also in cases of difficult digestion and ENT infections. Latin name: Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & LMPerry. Part of the plant: Clove (dried flower bud).
This article was updated on 25/07/2023In case of' Dental abscess, Canker sore, Caries, Stomatitis, Dental pain, Gingivitis, Toothache
Recommended modes of use
Gargling
Bring 500 mL of water to the boil and add 4 to 5 cloves. Leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Filter the mixture, then leave to cool. Store in a closed jar for 2 days. Gargle 3 times a day.
Plants often associated
In case of Dyspepsia, Difficult digestion, Digestive spasms
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour 2 to 3 cloves in a cup of hot water, and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, filter the preparation. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
In decoction
Pour the equivalent of 2 to 3 cloves per cup into cold water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Plants often associated
In case of' ENT infection
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour 2 to 3 cloves in a cup of hot water, and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, filter the preparation. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
In decoction
Pour the equivalent of 2 to 3 cloves per cup into cold water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Plants often associated
In case of' Asthenia
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour 2 to 3 cloves in a cup of hot water, and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, filter the preparation. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
In decoction
Pour the equivalent of 2 to 3 cloves per cup into cold water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Plants often associated
In case of Cystitis, Urinary tract infection
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour 2 to 3 cloves in a cup of hot water, and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, filter the preparation. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
In decoction
Pour the equivalent of 2 to 3 cloves per cup into cold water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
In sitz bath
Put 4 to 5 cloves in 1 liter of water and bring everything to a boil. Let cool. Then pour the mixture into the sitz bath compartment. Sit and stay for 5 to 10 minutes.
Plants often associated
In case of' Hemorrhoids
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour 2 to 3 cloves in a cup of hot water, and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, filter the preparation. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
In decoction
Pour the equivalent of 2 to 3 cloves per cup into cold water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
In sitz bath
Put 4 to 5 cloves in 1 liter of water and bring everything to a boil. Let cool. Then pour the mixture into the sitz bath compartment. Sit and stay for 5 to 10 minutes.
Plants often associated
In case of Dysmenorrhea
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour 2 to 3 cloves in a cup of hot water, and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, filter the preparation. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
In decoction
Pour the equivalent of 2 to 3 cloves per cup into cold water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Plants often associated
Properties and active components
Properties
- analgesic
- antiasthenic
- antiseptic (eugenol)
- antiparasitic (eugenol)
- antibacterial (eugenol)
- antifungal (eugenol)
- anti-infective (eugenol)
- anti-inflammatory (eugenol)
- antioxidant (eugenol, beta-caryophyllene)
- antispasmodic (acetyl eugenol)
- digestive (acetyl eugenol)
- expectorant
Active components
- Essential oil: eugenol, eugenyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene
- Tannins: eugenin
- Flavonoids: derivatives of quercetol and kaempferol
- Phenolcarbonic acids
- Phytosterols: caryophylline, stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol, delta 5-avenasterol
- Triterpenes: oleanolic acid, ursolic acid
Precautions for use
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Pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children under 12 years old, should not use Cloves (except mouthwash).
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People with a history of epilepsy or those suffering from ulcers are not recommended to use cloves (except mouthwash).
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The long-term use of cloves can cause allergies, or be hepatotoxic, hence the importance of not using them long-term.
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Do not use excess cloves. Indeed, excessive use can lead to vomiting or nausea.
Botanical
The Clove tree is a tree of the Myrtaceae family which is said to originate from Indonesia, and more precisely from the Moluccas Islands. This bushy tree measuring more than ten meters grows in tropical climates, and preferably on rich, humid and porous soils. Its opposite leaves are persistent, simple, entire and shiny. The part of the Clove tree used for its therapeutic properties is the unopened flower bud, which is called Clove because of its resemblance to a nail.
The flowers are harvested before their corolla blossoms, as soon as the buds, which are first whitish then green, turn red. After beating the branches of the clove tree, the buds fall to the ground and are harvested manually and then dried. They are finally sold as is, or the essential oil is extracted.
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