Cloves

• Main Health Benefits:

  • Digestive Health: Helps with indigestion and gastrointestinal discomfort.

  • Antimicrobial Properties: Contains eugenol, which has antiseptic and antibacterial effects.

  • Pain Relief: Can provide relief from toothache and other minor pains.

• Energetics:

  • Taste: Spicy, Pungent

  • Temperature: Warming, Drying

  • Effect on the Body: Stimulating, antimicrobial

• Blends Well With:

  • Herbs: Cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, peppermint, and ginger

  • Fruits: Apples, pears, and citrus

  • Teas: Black tea or chai tea (for a spicy, aromatic infusion), Pu'erh tea

• How to Prepare:

  • Tea: 1-2 whole cloves per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane. 

• Known Precautions/Contraindications:

  • Allergies: May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Pregnancy: Generally considered safe in culinary amounts; consult a healthcare provider for supplements.

  • Other: Consumption should be kept at a culinary use amount.  Consuming larger amounts for therapeutic purposes should only be done under supervision of a qualified healthcare provider that has been trained in the use of herbs.

• Additional Information: Cloves have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for their culinary and medicinal properties. They were highly prized in ancient trade and were used as a luxury spice in medieval Europe.  In some cultures, cloves are associated with protection and strength. They are often used in rituals and ceremonies to promote health and well-being.

• Origin: Sri Lanka

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities. (*organic)

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