Other Names: Mother Clove • Nail Spice • Laung (Hindi) • Clavus (Latin)
✨ Energetic & Astrological Profile
Element: Fire
Phase of the Moon: Full Moon
Zodiac Signs: Leo, Aries, Sagittarius — also harmonises tension in Virgo and Scorpio.
Planets: Mars, Sun
Tarot Cards:
🔥 The Magician – action, intention, manifesting through will
🌶 Strength – inner fire, patience, and resilience
🌿 Knight of Wands – bold energy and zest for life
🌙 Queen of Swords – sharpness, clarity, and no-BS boundaries
🌍 Habitat & Sensory Nature
Clove is the dried flower bud of a tropical evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands (Spice Islands) in Indonesia. Now widely cultivated in Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, and Zanzibar.
Flavour: Pungent, spicy, warming, slightly sweet
Temperature: Hot
Humidity: Drying
Tissue State Support: Cold, damp stagnation
🧬 Phytochemistry & Herbal Actions
Constituents:
- Eugenol (up to 85%!) – the spicy powerhouse
- Tannins
- Flavonoids
- Beta-caryophyllene
- Methyl salicylate
- Vitamins C & K
Primary Actions:
Antimicrobial • Analgesic • Carminative • Warming stimulant • Antifungal • Antioxidant • Antiseptic • Anodyne • Antispasmodic • Digestive
💊 Medicinal Benefits
Clove doesn’t play around — it’s one of nature’s most potent little firecrackers.
🌿 Pain Relief:
- Famous for toothache relief, clove oil is a traditional remedy for numbing oral pain
- Used in salves and balms for muscle aches, arthritis, and joint stiffness
🌿 Antimicrobial Support:
- Effective against fungal, bacterial, and viral infections
- Often used in natural mouthwashes, toothpaste, and skin preparations
- Supports immune resilience during colds and flu
🌿 Digestive Tonic:
- Stimulates appetite, eases bloating, and helps with nausea or sluggish digestion
- Warms the stomach and breaks up cold, damp stagnation (especially useful in winter months)
🌿 Respiratory Aid:
- Loosens phlegm and clears sinuses
- Clove-infused steam or tea can help with bronchial congestion
🧘 Emotional & Energetic Benefits
Clove is for those who’ve gone cold — physically or emotionally. It brings warmth, movement, and courage back to the system.
- A plant of inner strength and renewal
- Reignites personal power and dissolves emotional numbness
- Particularly helpful when grief or trauma has dampened your spirit or energy
It’s the “fire in the belly” kind of friend. Bold, protective, and grounding — like a spicy hug that says, “Get back in the game.”
🧒 Child-Friendly Use
- Clove tea (very weak) can help with digestive upsets or teething when cooled and dabbed on the gums
- Never use essential oil directly on a child — it’s far too strong
- Always test for sensitivity with even diluted preparations
⚠️ Contraindications
⚠ Avoid in high doses — may cause stomach irritation or nausea
⚠ Clove oil is highly concentrated and must always be diluted
⚠ Not recommended during pregnancy in strong doses
⚠ May interfere with blood-thinning medications
🧪 Dosage & Preparation
🌼 Tea: 1–2 whole cloves per cup, steep 10 minutes — warming and stimulating
🌼 Tincture: 5–15 drops of a 1:5 tincture in 40% alcohol, up to 2x daily
🌼 Topical oil: 1–2 drops of essential oil diluted in 1 tbsp carrier oil for pain relief
🌼 Tooth support: Clove-infused oil or cooled tea applied with a cotton swab to sore gums
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🔮 Daz’s Diagnosis
Clove is that fiery aunty who walks in smelling amazing, tells it how it is, and makes sure you’ve eaten.
She’s protective. Sharp. Rooted in ancient spice trails and ancestral kitchens. A single bud holds worlds — medicine, magic, memory.
She reminds you that it’s okay to burn a little brighter. To speak up. To protect your peace.
When the cold creeps in (on your body or your heart), Clove steps up like a matchstick waiting to be struck.
Disclaimer: The information shared in these plant profiles is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only. The uses and properties described are based on traditional knowledge, folk practices, and historical sources. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner or clinical herbalist before using any herbs, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or managing a health condition.
