Clove

Whole dried clove is considerably safer than concentrated clove oil at typical dietary quantities. Clove complements the other three anti-parasitic herbs in the classic combination protocol. One clove per day is well within safe limits for most people. Clove's therapeutic use spans approximately 3,000 years in India and China. Clove is a dried flower bud with over 130 documented patents covering applications ranging from human health to natural plant fungicide. Clove's phytonutrients evolved as active defense mechanisms against microbial threats over millions of years. Clove is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation, particularly in oil form. Gradually ramping up the dose of herbs including clove minimizes the risk of a Herxheimer die-off reaction. Excessive clove consumption, well above one clove per day, can cause liver toxicity. Clove should be taken together with wormwood, black walnut hulls, and garlic as a combination protocol. The recommended method for daily use is to chew one whole clove and swallow it, delivering both local oral and systemic effects.