The first recorded use
of Cloves is by the Chinese in the first century
B.C. Cloves kill intestinal parasites and exhibit broad anti-microbial
properties against fungi and bacteria, thus supporting its traditional
use as a treatment for diarrhea, intestinal worms and other
digestive ailments.
Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
History and Uses:
Cloves are native to the Spice Islands and
the Philippines, but also grown in India, Sumatra, Jamaica, the West Indies,
Brazil and other tropical areas. The word Clove is derived from the Latin word, clavus, meaning "nail," which refers to the shape of the buds. The first recorded use of
Cloves is by the Chinese in the first century B.C., and during the Han Dynasty
(207 B.C. - 220 A.D.), court visitors were required to hold Cloves in their
mouths when addressing the emperor, so as not to offend with bad breath. Folklore
claims that sucking on two whole Cloves without chewing or swallowing them helps
to curb the desire for alcohol. Traditional Chinese physicians have long used
the herb to treat indigestion, diarrhea, hernia and ringworm, as well as
athlete's foot and other fungal infections. India's traditional Ayurvedic
healers have used Cloves since ancient times to treat respiratory and digestive
ailments, and medieval German herbalists used Cloves as part of anti-gout
mixture. Early American Eclectic physicians used Cloves to treat digestive
complaints, adding them to bitter herbal medicines to make them more
palatable. They were also the first to extract Clove oil from the herbal buds,
which they used on the gums to relieve toothache. A few drops of the oil in
water will stop vomiting, and an infusion is said to relieve nausea. Essential oil
of Clove is effective against
streptococci, pneumonocci and staphylococci bacteria. Contemporary
herbalists recommend Cloves for digestive complaints and its oil for toothache.
Cloves is used to make vanillin, which is artificial vanilla, and much of the
world's production of Cloves goes to making Clove cigarettes, such as Indonesian Kretaks for
their stimulant action. The familiar Cloves used in the kitchen is the dried
flower bud. The primary chemical constituents include eugenol, caryophyllene
and tannins. Cloves are said to have a positive effect on stomach ulcers,
vomiting, flatulence, and to stimulate the digestive system. It has powerful
local antiseptic and mild anesthetic actions. Cloves contain sesquiterpenes
which have been shown to have significant activity in inducing the detoxifying
enzyme glutathione S-transferase in mouse liver and small intestine. Japanese
researchers have discovered that like many spices, Clove contains antioxidant properties, which help prevent the cell damage that scientists believe eventually
causes malignant disease. On the other hand, in laboratory tests, the chemical eugenol,
has been found to be a weak tumor promoter, thus making Clove one of many healing
herbs with both pro- and anti-cancer effects. At this point, scientists aren't
sure which way the balance tilts, and until they are, anyone with a history of
cancer should not use medicinal amounts of Clove. For otherwise healthy non-pregnant,
non-nursing adults, powdered Clove is considered nontoxic. Additionally, dentists
have used Clove oil as an oral anesthetic. They also have used it it to disinfect
root canals. Clove oil still is an active ingredient in several mouthwash
products and a number of over-the-counter toothache pain-relief preparations.
Cloves kills intestinal parasites and exhibit broad anti-microbial properties
against fungi and bacteria, thus supporting its traditional use as a treatment
for diarrhea, intestinal worms and other digestive ailments. Like many culinary
spices, Cloves helps relax the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract.
And finally, eating Cloves is said to be aphrodisiac.
Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) to three (3) Capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.
Contraindications:
Clove oil is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women or for children. People over sixty-five years of age should start with lower doses and then increase. Until further research is completed, anyone with a history of cancer should not use therapeutic amounts of Clove. Clove oil is very strong and may cause irritation if used in its pure form; therefore, do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not take Clove without talking to your doctor first if you are taking: Blood thinning medicine (examples: warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), aspirin, etc.
Capsule Information:
Our Cloves supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs. |
