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Syzygium aromaticum
4-10€ / 10ml
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree, native to the Moluccas (Indonesia). In the Middle Ages, they were worth more than gold -- spice trade routes literally shaped world geopolitics. The Portuguese, then the Dutch, fought for the monopoly on clove trade. In traditional dentistry, cloves have been used for centuries against toothache -- the eugenol they contain is still a component of modern dental cements.
Clove contains 70-85% eugenol, a powerful phenol that is also a local anesthetic. This is why it numbs the gum when chewed -- dentists still use it in purified form. This same power makes it extremely skin-burning: NEVER neat on the skin, and even diluted, its use must remain occasional as it is hepatotoxic with prolonged use.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Dental analgesic
Confirmed traditional use
Powerful antibacterial
Traditional use
Antifungal
Traditional use
Main use: dental emergency while waiting for the dentist. 1 drop on a cotton ball applied to the painful area provides almost immediate relief thanks to the local anesthetic effect of eugenol. For infections, always use very diluted (max 5%) and in short courses (5-7 days). It is also a powerful general tonic, used against deep fatigue.
Non recommandé en diffusion. Privilégier l'application cutanée diluée ou l'inhalation contrôlée.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec clou de girofle pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
That is its most famous and best-documented use. Eugenol (70-85%) is a powerful local anesthetic. Apply 1 drop on a cotton ball placed on the painful tooth or gum for quick relief. Dentists still use it in certain dental dressings.
Yes, it is a powerful general tonic -- physical, mental and immune. Used in short courses during episodes of intense fatigue or convalescence. Take 1 drop in honey in the morning for 5 days maximum.
No, clove is strictly contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Eugenol is uterotonic and could trigger contractions. It is also not recommended for children under 6 years old.
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