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Cloves, Eugenia caryophyllata

Common name

Eugenia aromatica, Eugenia caryophyllus, clavos

Where it's found

grows on the Molucca Islands in the southern Phillippines

Which parts are used?

the underdeveloped flowers.

What it does

given as a poweder or an infusion for nausea, vomiting, flatulence, languid indigestion and dyspepsia. The volatile oil contains the medicinal properties and is a strong germicide, antiseptic and a local irritant. It has been used as an expectorant to aid bronchial troubles. Clove oil is often used in association with other medicines.

How it's taken

powdered cloves, infusion, essential oil, fluid extract.