By Barr.Chf. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Abegunde
Herbal Organic: 7 Amazing Ways To Use Cloves!
1. Make a scented pomander.
Poke cloves into a small foam craft ball. Continue poking them in until the foam ball is covered. Add a bright ribbon for hanging and place anywhere you can use a touch of holiday scent and cheer.
2. Fight off flies.
Take an apple and poke 25-30 cloves in it. Set it out on your counter tops or any area where flies seem to be a problem. You will notice that they do not care for the scent and will find somewhere else to hang
3. Heal an earache.
Place some clove oil on a cotton ball and apply it to your ear to help soothe an earache.
4. Relieve muscle and joint pain.
Warm some cloves (roasting them for a few minutes works great) and wrap them in a soft towel. Apply the towel to any sore spots you may have and feel the pain relief!
5. Make your own potpourri.
In a saucepan, boil 2 cups of water, a few cinnamon sticks, orange peels, and a handful of dried cloves. Heat the mixture on a low simmer. Your house will smell amazing!
6. Banish ants.
Are ants a problem in your kitchen? Just place some crushed cloves or clove oil in their path. It will kill them and deter more from coming back.
7. Repel mosquitoes.
Make a mixture of 2 cups of water, 2-3 drops of clove oil, or a handful of crushed cloves. Spray into the air where mosquitoes are present and enjoy fewer bites. Etc.
