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Eugenia
caryophyllata (Syn.
Caryophyllus aromaticus, Syzygium aromaticum)
Parts used: flower buds.
Authorized health claims:
- Digestive function.
- Gastrointestinal motility regulation and gas elimination.
- Wellbeing of nose and throat.
- Balsamic effect.
- Antioxidant.
PROPERTIES
- Exciting;
- Stimulant;
- Uterine tonic during childbirth;
- Energetic antiseptic;
- Stomachic (warms and stimulates digestion);
- Gastroprotective (stimulates the gastrointestinal mucosa regeneration);
- Antacid (reduces the acidity and peptic activity of digestive juices);
- Antinausea (relieves nausea);
- Antispasmodic (stops the hiccups and vomiting caused by catching the
- cold in your stomach);
- Carminative;
- Antineuralgic;
- Antispasmodic;
- Analgesic (moderately);
- Aphrodisiac;
- Deworming (anthelmintic);
- Anticancerous;
- Antimicrobial;
- Antibacterial;
- Antifungal;
- Expectorant;
- Anti-impotence (treats impotence due to renal failure);
- Febrifuge.
- Physical and intellectual asthenia (lack of memory);
- Preparation for childbirth;
- Prevention of infectious diseases (formerly the plague);
- Dyspepsia;
- Gastric fermentation;
- Diarrhea;
- Flatulence;
- Lung affections (tuberculosis);
- Dental neuralgia;
- Impotence;
- Intestinal parasites and their eggs (Fasciola hepatica);
- Cancer;
- Headaches;
- Deafness;
- Dropsy;
- Gout;
- Cystitis, urinary tract infections.
To facilitate the sheet reading, the main properties are highlighted in
bold. The indications on the traditional use of plants in the herbal sector,
have been derived from the following literature sources, which should be
consulted for in-depth information on plants and other interesting uses and
suggestions:
- PDR (Physicians’ Desk Reference) for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition, Ed. Thomson 2007.
- Perugini Billi F., Manuale di Fitoterapia, Edizioni Junior, Azzano San Paolo (BG) 2004.
- Tierra M., Grande manuale di Erboristeria, Vol. I e II, Mediterranee, 1995.
- Valnet J., Fitoterapia. Cura delle malattie con le piante, Aldo Martello - Giunti Editore, 1976.
