Clove has the unique capacity to establish an environment in the body that is inhospitable to potential invaders. These harmful organisms are attracted to unhealthy, toxin-ridden digestive systems weakened by years of dietary neglect.

Origin of Clove

Cloves are the pink flowering bud of a form evergreen tree (Eugenia aromatica), which are dried until brown and used for medicinal and spicing purposes. Indigenous to the Moluccas spice islands of Indonesia, cloves also grow naturally in India, the West Indies, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Brazil and Madagascar. With their sultry-sweet aromatic flavor and powerful essential oil compounds, cloves have been used for hundreds of years as a nutritional spice for food and a remedy for a variety of health concerns.

For over 2,000 years, both Indian and Chinese traditional medicine made extensive use of clove flowers and clove oil. Arabic traders brought the buds to Europe in 4th century A.D., and in the seventh and eight century A.D. Europe, cloves became very popular as a medicinal flower, due to their ability to preserve foods, and mask the smell of poorly-kept foods.2,3

Description and Ingredients of Clove

Cloves are high in many minerals, including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, hydrochloric acid, potassium, and the vitamins C , K and A. They are also extremely rich in manganese and dietary fiber.4 The main chemical component responsible for cloves powerful analgesic, anaesthetic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects, as well as clove's distinctive aromatic smell, is a substance called eugenol. This plant phenol is often extracted from clove to be used as a natural local antiseptic and analgesic for dentistry and toothache pain.5

Health Benefits of Organically Certified Clove

Clove is a natural antiviral, antimicrobial, antiseptic, and anti-fungal agent. It also holds aphrodisiac and circulation-stimulating capacities. The oil of cloves has been used in a variety of health conditions including indigestion, generalized stress, parasitic infestations, cough, toothaches, headache, and blood impurities. In fact, the expert panel German Commission recently approved the use of its essential oil as a topical antiseptic and anaesthetic.

Clove may play a therapeutic role in the following conditions:

• Powerful germicidal properties:
  Clove is used extensively in dental care for relieving toothache, sore gums and oral ulcers. Gargling with clove oil can also aid in soar throat conditions and bad breath.1
• Anti-bacterial:
  An effective aid for food poisoning, clove oil effectively kills many forms of bacterial infections from contaminated foods.2
• Antiseptic:
  Clove oil can be used to reduce infections, wounds, insect bites and stings.1
• Anti-fungal:
  Clove is also effective in reducing fungal infections such as athlete's foot.1
• Skin:
  Excellent aid for skin disorders, such as acne.
• General stress reliever:
  Clove oil stimulates the circulatory system, clearing the mind and reducing mental exhaustion and fatigue. It has also been used to aid insomnia, memory loss, anxiety and depression.
• Anti-inflammatory:
  Clove oil clears the respiratory passages, acting as an expectorant for treating many upper-respiratory conditions including colds, eye styes, bronchitis, sinus conditions, cough and asthma.
• Blood Purifier:
  Not only purifies the blood, but also aids in stabilizing blood sugar levels, and may have benefits for diabetic individuals.
• General Immune System Booster:
  Clove's antiviral and cleansing properties purify the body, augmenting our resistance to disease.
• Premature Ejaculation:
  Some research has shown that clove may be useful as a aid for premature ejaculation.
• Indigestion:
  Clove oil offers a powerful action against gas and bloating. It reduces gas pressure in the stomach, aiding in the proper elimination of food and toxins. It also relieves the discomfort of peptic ulcers. Effective for stomach related conditions including nausea, hiccups, motion sickness and vomiting.2
• Cancer Prevention:
  Preliminary studies suggest that clove oil may play a chemopreventative role, particularly in cases of lung, skin and digestive cancers.5,7
• Cardiovascular Health:
  The active essential oil in clove, eugenol, has been shown to act as a an effective platelet inhibitor, preventing blood clots.4
• Prevention from toxic exposure:
  Studies show that clove oil can prevent toxicity related to exposure to environmental pollution.

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