Clove Tree Essay

Introduction:

Clove tree is evergreen producing flower buds which have various medicinal traits. This bud is known as clove bud. The bud of clove has a shaft and head due to which its name is also known as “clavus” in latin which means nail. The clove of commerce is handpicked, unopened, air or sun-derived flower bud of the clove tree, Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb. (Caryophyllus aromaticus L). Extensive use of clove has been found in ancient civilization of china and india. From here it spread to other countries of the world in 7th and 8th century. Still clove is normally used in various Chinese and indian dishes.

Clove is rich source of minerals like sodium, calcium, hydrochloric acid, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins like A and C.

Origin and History:

The exact geographical origin of the clove tree is

In nature, clove oil is strong and should not be used without diluting it. For unusual sensitive skins it should not be used.

 Dental Care:

It’s most prominent and important use is in dental problems care. It is remarkably effective for giving relief from toothache, mouth ulcers and sore gums due to its germicidal property. Its oil contains eugenol which is useful in dentistry from many years. It provides relief from the irritation and pain in throat by gargling with its diluted oil.

Smell of clove oil is useful for elimination of bad breath. Moreover clove is useful for cavities. For cavities, clove oil was used in India by adding it to small ball of cotton and keeping it every day at the tooth which has cavity before sleep. This would result in vanishing of cavity in few days. Due to this characteristic of clove, its oil was used in numerous dental care products like toothpastes and mouth