Carnations – The Witchcraft

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The clove spice is the dried flower of a tropical evergreen tree native to the Moluccas Islands (also known as the Spice Islands) in Indonesia.

The clove tree

Carnations are the flowers of a medium-sized tree that can only survive in a tropical climate. It requires rich, well-drained soil and is relatively easy to grow from seed if all the necessary conditions are met. The tree has large leaves and clusters of flowers form at the end of the branches. The flower buds turn from white to green to pink and are harvested just before they open and spread out in the sun to dry. This makes them dark brown.

history and folklore

The name “carnation” comes from the French word for “nail”.

Cloves were historically traded from the Spice Islands by the ancient Romans and Chinese. The Chinese chewed cloves to freshen their breath.

Along with nutmeg, cloves were among the most sought-after spices in the age of European exploration. Many atrocities were committed in their name. The Dutch wanted a monopoly on the clove trade, so they destroyed clove trees wherever they grew outside of the area they controlled. This did not make them popular with the locals, who traditionally planted clove trees in honor of their children’s births. Eventually, competitors were able to establish successful clove groves in other areas including Brazil, Zanzibar, Madagascar and Tanzania. This relieved the Moluccan Islands somewhat.

Healing with cloves

Clove oil has long been an essential part of the herbal first aid kit. It is both antibacterial and anesthetic. Rub the oil directly on your gums to numb a toothache.

Clove oil promotes blood circulation in the skin. It can be added to warming massage oils and dabbed on acne to promote healing.

Use clove buds in a tea to improve digestion, prevent and relieve gas, and relieve nausea and diarrhea. It is also wonderful soaked in milk, wine or juice with a cinnamon stick for these purposes.

Test a drop of clove oil on the inside of your elbow to make sure you aren’t sensitive to it.

Cooking with cloves

Cloves can be added whole to many dishes. Traditionally they are used as a spice. They are steeped in warm wine, milk, juice or cider in combination with other herbs to make a complex and delicious warm drink. Cloves are also used to study a ham and give its saltiness to its warm flavor.

However, cloves can also be used in many other ways. They can be added to broths, pies and tea blends. They can be ground and mixed into baked goods.

Cloves are part of many spice blends, including Chinese five-spice powder, garam masala, curry powder, ras el hanout, and Worchestershire sauce.

It’s best to buy whole cloves and grind them just before using to get the best flavor, or use them whole and cook them slowly to infuse flavor and remove them before serving. The flavor of cloves is very strong, so it’s best to use them sparingly.

Magical Correspondences of Carnations

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Cloves are masculine in nature and aligned with the planet Jupiter and the element of fire.

Used in magic to attract good luck and prosperity, to keep good friends close, and to stop malicious gossip. Burn to prevent people from spreading rumors about you, or slide the cloves into a red candle and burn it.

To keep the friendships strong, make each friend a cloth bag with seven carnations in it. Wear always.

Cloves can be added for money draw and good luck mojo bags for players and clove oil can be added to oils for a similar purpose.

Cloves have been used as an aphrodisiac. Simply pour cloves into wine or cider to enjoy the effects.

Cloves can be mixed with tobacco and rolled into a cigarette for a tasty and satisfying smoke. In Indonesia this is called kretek designated. This word describes the crackling of burning carnations. Many American cigarettes are flavored with clove oil, but one real one is kretek contains the actual herb.

A pomander orange studded with cloves was traditionally used to repel moths from cupboards. Clove oil can also be added to other insect repellent preparations to protect against mosquitoes and ants.

Cloves can be used to freshen breath and are used in mouthwashes and gums for this purpose.