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clove
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clove (klōv) the tropical tree Syzygium aromaticum, or its dried flower bud, which is used as a source of clove oil.
clove
[klōv]
Etymology: L, clavus, nail
the dried flower bud of Eugenia caryophyllata. It contains the lactone caryophyllin and a volatile oil used as a dental analgesic, a germicide, and a salve. Clove is also used as a spice and a carminative against nausea, vomiting, and flatulence.

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Oil of cloves (eugenol) will also may help when applied to teeth and gums.
In her opinion, the cleaning essentials every household should have are bicarb soda, vinegar, methylated spirits, oil of cloves, lavender oil, lemon oil, teatree oil and pantyhose.
The toothache remedy years ago was oil of cloves and we had some in the medicine chest at home; thinking it would be like clove balls I once put some on my tongue.
 
 
 
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