CLOVES

Origin: North Moluccas Islands in Indonesia

Spice in Cooking

Insert whole cloves into meats before roasting or add ground cloves to baking recipes for a spicy note.

Pain Relief for Toothaches

Apply a small amount of clove oil directly to the affected area using a cotton swab. Dilute with a carrier oil to prevent irritation.

Digestive Aid

Chew on a whole clove or drink clove tea to ease digestive discomfort.

Acne Treatment

Mix 1 drop of clove oil with 10 drops of a carrier oil and apply to blemishes with a cotton swab.

Hair Growth

Massage clove-infused oil into the scalp and leave on for at least 15 minutes before washing out.

Natural Insect Repellent

Place whole cloves in sachets to repel moths from closets or grind and mix with water for a spray repellent.

Air Freshener

Simmer cloves, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel in water on the stove for a natural, fragrant air freshener.

Natural Wood Polish

Mix a few drops of clove oil with olive oil to polish wood surfaces, helping to disinfect and add shine.