Clove

The History of Clove

The Clove tree originated in the Maluku archipelago (Indonesia) and was used in the Middle East around 1700 BC. Its use in Ayurvedic medicine dates back to antiquity. Pliny the Elder, born in 23 AD in Novum Comum (Italy), mentioned the use of clove in perfume oils.

During the Middle Ages, the Arabs traded in cloves. Over time, Clove trees were introduced to various parts of the world, including Mauritius, French Guiana, and Zanzibar, contributing to its widespread use and recognition.

Essential Oil of Clove

Clove essential oil is well-known for its wide range of therapeutic properties, making it a versatile remedy in both traditional and modern medicine. This oil is a potent anti-infectious agent, boasting antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic qualities. It is beneficial for a variety of health concerns:

Properties:

• Broad-spectrum anti-infectious: Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic, effective for intestinal infections and parasites, such as diarrhea and colitis.
• ENT infections: Treats bacterial and viral conditions like bronchitis and sinusitis.
• Digestive stimulant: Helps alleviate bloating and intestinal gas.
• Cauterizing: Effective for dental nerve inflammation, toothache, canker sores, and tonsillitis.
• Dental anesthetic: Widely used for its numbing effects on toothache.
• Stomachic and carminative: Facilitates digestion and relieves discomfort.
• Immune booster: Enhances immune function.
• Urogenital discomfort: Helps address issues in the urogenital tract.
• Antiviral: Useful for conditions like shingles and herpes.
• Skin infections: Aids in treating acne, fungal infections, and other skin issues.

Dosage and Application Methods

• Local application: Apply one drop of oil on the tip of your index finger to massage the area needing treatment.
• Local application on chakras: Massage a drop of oil on the chakras.
• Oral intake: Add one to two drops to a small glass of spring or filtered water, taken two to three times a day.
• Hydrotherapy: Add 15 to 20 drops to a bath at body temperature (40°C).
• Aromatherapy: Place a few drops in a diffuser to purify the air.
• Massage: Dilute 10 drops of Clove oil in 40 drops of sweet almond oil or another high-quality massage oil for therapeutic massage.

Precautions and Safety

This product is not a pharmaceutical drug and should not replace medical treatment. It is non-toxic and non-addictive.

• Not recommended for children under 14 years of age unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional.
• Recommended for elderly individuals for its restorative properties.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Explanation of Essential Oils

The extraction of essential oils is an ancient practice closely tied to spagyria, a branch of alchemy. Spagyria involves extracting three fundamental principles from a plant: body, soul, and spirit.

• The “Fire” principle, represented by the essential oil, captures the plant’s spirit.
• The “Salt” of the plant corresponds to its body principle and is obtained by burning the plant, producing ashes.
• The “Water” principle is extracted by macerating the plant in alcohol or water, resulting in a tincture that reflects the plant’s soul.

The essential oil, often extracted through distillation, embodies the plant’s spirit and is used for its therapeutic effects, such as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and even magical properties in some cases. These three principles—body, soul, and spirit—are fundamental to all matter, whether vegetable, mineral, or crystalline, and can even be observed within the human body at the atomic level.