Cloves (Whole)

Has antiseptic and antiparasitic properties and acts as a digestive aid. Essential oil is applied topically for relief of toothache and mouth pain Habitat & Cultivation : Cloves, originally from the Molucca Islands in Indonesia and the southern Philippines, are now extensively cultivated in Tanzania and Madagascar, with lesser cultivation in the West Indies and Brazil. The clove tree is typically grown from seed in spring or from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. The harvesting process involves picking the unopened flower buds twice a year as they develop, followed by sun-drying to produce the cloves. This aromatic spice is widely used in cooking, traditional medicine, and for various other applications. Key Constituents Volatile oil containing eugenol (up to 85%), acetyl eugenol, methyl salicylate, pinene, vanillin Gum Tannins Key Actions Antiseptic Carminative Stimulant Analgesic Prevents vomiting Antispasmodic Eliminates parasites Research Volatile oil : Argentinian research co