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clove
Plant

Clove

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Cloves are the dried flower buds of a tree from the Spice Islands. In old Europe a pomander studded with cloves kept away sickness and ill will, and cloves are still used to stop gossip and draw friendship.

Uses

  • Protection
  • Stopping gossip
  • Banishing negativity
  • Attracting money and love
ritual

Working with it

Stud an orange with cloves for a protective pomander to hang in the home. Burn cloves to stop people speaking against you.

⚠ Safety note for Clove
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Botanical name
Syzygium aromaticum
Planet
♃︎ Jupiter
Element
Fire
Works for
ProtectionBanishingLoveProsperity
Forms
dried herbpowderessential oil
How to use
Burn as incense or loose herbSachet or charm bagCarry in a pocket or pouchDress a candle

⚠ Safety

  • Can irritate skin. Dilute oils well in a carrier and patch-test before using on skin.
  • Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.
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