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The extremely aromatic spice, Clove / Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum), is native to Southeast Asia and is now cultivated around the tropical areas of the world. The major constituent of cloves is its oil, eugenol. Cloves are known to be antihistaminic, antiseptic (against a range of bacteria), anthelmintic and larvacidal. Source

Cloves can be found as a dried spice or an oil. Mouthwash preparations or undiluted essential oil (dentistry) is "Approved" the German Commission E for various oral mucosal inflammatory conditions.

Reasons For Use
Cloves have been used extensively in dentistry for symptomatic relief of toothaches, dry sockets, and as a component of fillings.





Clove can help with the following:
Infections  Blastocystosis (Blastocystis hominis)


KEY
May do some good


GLOSSARY

Anthelmintic
Agent that expels or destroys intestinal worms.

Antiseptic
Inhibiting growth of infectious organisms.

Bacteria (Bacterial, Bacterium)
Microscopic germs. Some bacteria are "harmful" and can cause disease, while other "friendly" bacteria protect the body from harmful invading organisms.

Commission E
The body of scientists and panel of experts that provides advice on herbal treatments and evaluates the safety, effectiveness and dosage of medicinal herbs; Germany's equivalent of the FDA.

Essential Oil (Essential Oils)
Volatile terpene derivative responsible for the odor or taste of a plant.

Tropics (Tropical)
The region of the earth's surface lying between 23°27 North of the equator and 23°27 South of the equator.




Last updated: Apr 13, 2008
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