Do you stick them in your hams, add them to your spiced wine or cider? It's all yummy!!
Did you know, cloves have medicinal purposes as well?
The essential oils of cloves are used as a pain killer for dental purposes, the oils are applied topically right onto the painful tooth.
Clove is also used for upset stomach's and diarrhea. It also helps with vomiting and bad breath.
Cloves can be used to make an expectorant, to help you cough up that phlegm.
I've used cloves as a natural sleep helper. I've taken about four cloves bruised them slightly and put them into a pan with two cups of water, boil that down to one cup. I've added a touch of honey for sweetness and let it cool so I could drink.
Here's some special warnings I've found...
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Clove seems to be safe when taken by mouth in food amounts. But pregnant or breast-feeding women should not take clove in medicinal doses. Not enough is known about the safety of using these larger amounts.
Bleeding disorders: Clove oil contains a chemical called eugenol that seems to slow blood clotting. There is a concern that taking clove oil might cause bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
Surgery: Clove seems to be able to slow blood clotting, so there is a concern that it might cause bleeding during or after surgery. Stop using clove at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.
As always, please consult your physician before using anything.
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