Clove
Syzygium Aromaticum
Other Names: Molucca Spice
Scent: warm, dry, sweet, spicy
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter, Sun
Element: Fire
Deity:
Uses: protection, exorcism, love, money, aphrodisiac, clairvoyance, divination, keep away negative forces, memory, peace of mind, protection, spell breaking, to stop gossip, strong friendships
Medical Properties: Anodyne (pain reduction and reducing sensitivity of the brain or nervous system), Antiemetic (prevents vomiting), Antiseptic
Clove oil can relieve pain of a toothache when it’s dropped into a cavity or rubbed on the gums. A few drops placed into had the ability to help vomiting, and the tea will help nausea. Clove oil helps stimulate circulation to the skin helping skin issues like acne. Clove use can soothe and relax the inner lining of the intestines, helping the process of digestion, and prevents and relieves heavy flatulence. This her has the ability to help the esophagus produce more phlegm and act as an expectorant, making coughs less severe and far more productive. Cloves can be used as an aphrodisiac by adding it to wine or apple cider. When clove oil is applied externally on the skin it can help relieve pain from things like rheumatism, arthritis, or other inflammation-based ailments. Make sure before putting the oil on your skin that you test a small area on your body, to make sure that there is no reaction.
Magickal & Ritual: When burned as an incense, it can attract riches and drive away hostile and negative forces, produces spiritual vibrations, and will purify your area. It is used to attract good luck and prosperity, to keep good friends close, and to help stop gossip. To keep friendships strong, make each friend a cloth bag with seven cloves inside and wear always. Burn it to prevent people from spreading rumors about you or you can push them into a red candle and burn the candle. Worn or carried, cloves attract the opposite sex and bring comfort to the bereaved as well as for protection and mental clarity. Use to bring a sense of kinship when at social gatherings. It is hung above cribs or bassinets (making sure not to fall into the bedding Of Course!!) strung together to protect our smallest and most wonderful humans. Finally it is placed in sachets with mint and rose to chase away melancholy and to help you sleep soundly.
Other known uses are to place cloves in an orange and place in closets to repel moths. We also use cloves and oranges in drinks during holidays. Clove oils can also be added to other insect repellents to protect against bugs like mosquitoes and ants. Cloves can be used to freshen the breath and is used in mouthwash for that effect.
Blessed Be
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