(Syzygium aromaticum – myrtle family)
Carnations have that unmistakable scent that reminds us of Christmas, the holiday spirit, mulled wine and winter,
They belong to the ancient medicinal plants and became one of the most valuable spices in the Middle Ages, they were worth their weight in gold.
“The clove is very warm and also has a certain moisture in it,
through which it expands pleasantly like the pleasant moisture of honey.” - Hildegard von Bingen
The aerosols/oils of the carnation are effective against bacteria and viruses, e.g. B. they help our noses with a cold. They have a concentration-enhancing and enlightening effect on the psyche.