Culinary (eaten)
- The dried flowers (whole Cloves) are used to season
meat, stews, soups, and pastries.
Infusion (like a tea)
- Add a few Cloves to any herbal tea and steep as usual.
Decoction
- Simmer the herb for 15-20 minutes and strain. Standard
quantity is 30g dried herb to 500ml water. The Decoction must be used on
the same day.
Oil
- Medicated Oils are oils infused with the herb. Used
for healing, oils are also used for skin and hair conditioning. Three methods
are available to make Medicated Oils. 1) heat 250g dried herb in 500ml
of oil in a bowl over boiling water for 2-3 hours. 2) fill a jar with Cloves,
top it up with oil, cover and leave for 2-3 weeks. Renew the herb for another
2-3 weeks to increase the concentration. 3) add 25-50 drops of the "essential
oils of the herb" into 100ml of Oil for immediate use.
- Used as a Skin Anesthetic and Antiseptic
Wash
- Pour near-boiling water over the herb and let steep
5-10 minutes. Standard quantity is 30g dried herb to 500ml water. The Wash
must be used same day. Use Wash by applying externally to the affected
area.
- Used as a Skin Anesthetic and Antiseptic
Carpet Deodorizer
- Sprinkle the ground dried herb on your carpets and
rugs. Let sit for 20-30 minutes, then hoover the area.
- Used to eliminate household molds and bacteria and
remove odors
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