Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Wonderful Plants
Type:
Remedy
Chapter:
654.14.09
654.14.09 Syzygium aromaticum, Caryophyllus aromaticus
Names: Eugenia aromatica, Caryophyllus aromaticus, Eugenia aromatica, Eugenia caryophyllata, Eugenia caryophyllus; Latin clavus 'nail' (also the origin of French clou and Spanish clavo, 'nail') as the buds vaguely resemble small irregular nails in shape.
English: cloves, from Latin clavus = nail.
Names: Urdu: Laong; Pashto: Lawang; Kerala: Grampoo; Hindi: Lavan; Marathi: Lavang; Telugu: Lavangam; Kannada: Lavanga; Sinhala: Karabu Nati: Tamil: Kirambu, Lavangam; Cengkeh.
French: Giroflier.
German: Gewürznelkenbaum.
Dutch: Kruidnagelboom.
Portuguese: Cravo-da-Índia; Cravo-das-molucas; Cravo-de-doce.
Spanish: Arbol del clavo; Clavero giroflé; Clavo de olor.
Botany: Madagascar.
Content: eugenol, eugenyl acetate, caryophyllene.
Mind
Self-confidence overdone or lacking, irresolution.
Thinking of being superior or nothing.
Lack of self-love, big dissociation.
Sexual desire less, aphrodisiac.
Spicy, fruity, warm and sweet aroma.
Body
General: stimulant, aromatic; Beri-beri.
Nervous: anaesthetic.
Eyes: problems.
Mouth: toothache, carious tooth.
Lungs: ARDS: adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Stomach: bloated; nausea and vomiting, << pregnancy; digestion weak.
Abdomen: bloated; pain, flatulence, distension.
Limbs: rheumatism, arthritis and muscular aches and pains.
Skin: infections with fungi; lice.
