History has it that the people of Penang (among the spice Islands) were free from epidemics until the sixteenth century,when Dutch conquerors destroyed the Clove trees that flurished on those islands. Many of the Islanders died from epidemics that followed.
Historical uses: were for skin infections, digestive upsets,intestinal parasites,childbrith, most notably tooth ache. The chinese also used it for diarrhea,hernia, bad breath and bronchitis.
Aromatic influence: Improve memory ,creates a feeling of protection and courage. It can also cause a good sleep culiminating in stimualing dreams. And you thought it was just good in Pumpkin pie.
