Guest guest Posted August 26, 2001 Report Share Posted August 26, 2001 Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata) Cloves promote circulation in the lungs and the stomach. They are warming. They treat cough, and enhance digestion. Cloves are widely used medicine in Asian herbalism. They are considered to promote circulation in the lungs and the stomach. Clearly, they are warming. They treat cough, and enhance digestion. Herbalists use cloves to promote fluid flow in the lymph system. The volatile oil is a powerful analgesic. In animal experiments, clove lowers triglycerides and blood sugar. (pungent, hot) References: Arai I, Amagaya S, Komatsu Y, Okada M, Hayashi T, Kasai M, Arisawa M, Momose Y Improving effects of the extracts from Eugenia uniflora on hyperglycemia and hypertriglyceridemia in mice. J Ethnopharmacol 1999 Dec 15;68(1-3):307-14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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