Cloves

Botanical Name: Caryophyllus aromaticus

Unani Tibb Name: Qaranful, kabbash (fruit)

Parts used: Seeds

Mizaj: Heating & Drying in the third degree

Actions:

• Stimulant, Aromatic
• Digestive tonic (stomachic, carminative, antiemetic)
• Antispasmodic
• Rubefacient - increases redness on the skin and circulation of the blood
• It is a germicide and antiseptic so it disinfects internal organs (especially the kidneys, skin, liver, and bronchi).

Therapeutic Uses:

• Internally for digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, flatulence, colic, indigestion
• Externally - rheumatism, neuralgia, toothache

Dosage/Applications:

• Infusion
• Oil

References:

Chishti, Ghulam Moinuddin. The Traditional Healer's Handbook: A Classic Guide to the Medicine of Avicenna. Inner Traditions/Bear, 1991.

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