Cloves

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🌿 Herb/Spice: Certified Organic Syzygium aromaticum (Cloves).
💊 Forms: Lite / Core / Plus capsules & Powder – see product pages for capsule size, origin and suggested daily intake.

 

Traditional Background

Cloves are the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree native to Indonesia. As a culinary spice, they have been used for centuries to flavour foods and beverages, and as a warming digestive and breath-freshening herb. In many traditional systems, cloves are considered a powerful aromatic spice for digestion, circulation and oral health.

Clove oil and clove preparations have been valued in folk medicine for their soothing effect on the mouth and gums, and for their strong aromatic and cleansing qualities.

Active Constituents

Eugenol: The primary active compound in cloves, eugenol, is responsible for its characteristic aroma and warming, numbing sensation. It has been widely studied for its antioxidant and traditional soothing actions.

Volatile Oils: The essential oil fraction provides aromatic, digestive and traditional cleansing effects, especially in the mouth and digestive tract.

Tannins & Flavonoids: These contribute to the astringent, toning and antioxidant properties of cloves.

Traditional Uses

Digestive Support: Cloves are a classic digestive spice used after meals to support comfortable digestion, dispel wind and maintain a settled stomach.

Oral & Gum Comfort: Historically used in tooth powders, mouth rinses and topical preparations to support gum comfort, fresh breath and general oral hygiene.

Warming Circulation: As a warming spice, cloves are used traditionally to support peripheral circulation, especially in cooler weather.

General Cleansing Support: Due to their strong aromatic nature, cloves are often included in herbal blends aimed at internal cleansing and maintaining a balanced internal environment, especially in the gut.

Properties

Aromatic, warming, carminative (gas-dispersing), astringent, traditionally regarded as antiseptic and analgesic in herbal practice.

Key Traditional Applications

Cloves have been traditionally used to support:

  • Comfortable digestion and relief of gas
  • Mouth and gum comfort, fresh breath
  • Warmth and circulation in cooler weather
  • General internal cleansing, especially as part of spice blends
  • Antioxidant support

Important Notes

Cloves are very strong in concentrated form. High doses of clove oil or very large amounts of cloves are not recommended and may irritate mucous membranes or the digestive tract.

People taking blood-thinning medications, those with liver conditions, and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using cloves in concentrated supplement form.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.