Fragrant Flowers & Cavity-Curing Gumdrops - Clove

This week we're literally spicing it up by digging into clove! This one is heavy on history and science, so if you like those episodes you'll want to tune in!

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Sources: 

https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/blog/2020/12/4/pzlyjvnquk2dpmjstxeg5mr7g98mr8

https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2019/12/magical-uses-of-cloves.html

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/251.html#:~:text=Its%20dried%20flower%20buds%20are,decrease%20pain%20and%20fight%20infections.

https://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/biomed/spice/index.cfm?displayID=7

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3819475/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtaceae

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clove

https://www.thespruce.com/growing-clove-trees-5089231#:~:text=The%20clove%20tree%20trunk%20is,a%20variety%20of%20other%20products.

https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/blog/2020/12/4/pzlyjvnquk2dpmjstxeg5mr7g98mr8#:~:text=Clove%20is%20thought%20to%20be,vibrations%2C%20and%20purify%20an%20area.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/ancient-origins-of-catholic-exorcism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C5%A1ipu

https://search.worldcat.org/title/70876264

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/eugenol#:~:text=Eugenol%20is%20a%20volatile%2C%20colorless,Myrtaceae).

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7072209/#:~:text=Clove%20exerted%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20and,to%20the%20active%20compound%2C%20eugenol.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7227856/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/lipopolysaccharide#:~:text=Lipopolysaccharide%20(LPS)%20is%20a%20component,pain%20behaviors%20and%20circulatory%20dysfunction.

*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *