The clove ritual bath is one of the most sought after herbal baths for those seeking to warm their energy, attract prosperity, and cleanse the body of dense fluids. The warm and enveloping aroma of clove already says what it came for: it opens space, magnetizes, and prepares the field for good things to arrive.
In this guide, you will learn what the clove ritual bath is for, the step by step recipe, the classic combination with cinnamon, and how to take it with respect and intention.
What is the clove ritual bath for
In Brazilian popular tradition and in Umbanda readings, clove is a warm and magnetic herb. The clove ritual bath is used, above all, for three purposes:
- Attract prosperity and money: clove is associated with magnetism and the opening of financial paths.
- Cleanse dense energies: the penetrating aroma helps dissolve the weight of envy and the evil eye.
- Warm and magnetize: it prepares the field for attraction, including in matters of love.
In Umbanda, clove is read as an herb of Oxalá (Obatala) and Oxum: Oxalá for purification and peace, Oxum for magnetism, gold, and prosperity. To deeply understand this connection, see the complete guide to clove. It is worth remembering: this regency is an Umbandista reading. In Candomblé, clove is not the leaf of a fixed orixá (orisha), but rather an aromatic element of strength.
No ritual bath guarantees results. The ritual opens the path, but the one who walks is you. The clove bath prepares the field and the intention; it does not do the ritual work in your place.
Ingredients for the clove ritual bath
You need only a few items, all simple:
- 1 handful of cloves (about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the buds)
- 1 to 2 liters of water
- Some cinnamon sticks (optional, to reinforce attraction and prosperity)
- Yellow rose petals (optional, for the sweetness of Oxum)
The clove is the dried flower bud of the Syzygium aromaticum, a tree from the myrtaceae family originating from the Moluccas Islands, now cultivated in southern Bahia. Its strong aroma comes from eugenol, the oil responsible for much of the warm scent, according to Wikipedia. This same oil is known in phytotherapy for its antiseptic action, as recorded by Oficina de Ervas. Even so, the ritual bath is a ritual of connection, not a health treatment.
How to do the clove ritual bath: step by step
Infusion preparation
- Boil the water and turn off the heat as soon as it reaches a boil.
- Add the cloves (and the cinnamon, if using) only after turning off the heat. The cloves should be infused, never boiled for a long time, so as not to lose the aromatic oil which is the heart of the bath.
- Cover and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes, until the water cools down.
- Strain and set aside the liquid.
How to take
- First take your normal hygiene bath, with soap. The herbal bath is always the final gesture, over the already cleaned body.
- Breathe and set the intention with faith and calmness, out loud or in your thoughts.
- Pour the warm liquid from the neck down, without wetting the head. The head, the ori, has its own treatment and is not included in this common bath.
- Do not rinse with clean water afterward. Let it dry naturally or with a soft towel, without rubbing.
Clove and cinnamon bath
The combination of clove and cinnamon is one of the most sought after, and it is not by chance. Both herbs are warm and associated with Oxum, lady of gold and prosperity. Together, they enhance the intention of attraction, whether of money or of love.
For the combined bath, use the same preparation: boiled water turned off, clove and cinnamon infused for 10 to 15 minutes. Cinnamon reinforces the sweetness and the heat. If you want to know more about this herb, see the guide on cinnamon, the herb of Oxum and Xangô. And, for prosperity baths dedicated directly to the Orixá, see the herbal bath for Oxum.
When and how often to take it
There is no rigid rule, but there are guidelines from tradition:
- Best day: Friday, the day of Oxalá, or Saturday, the day of Oxum. Both combine with the energy of clove.
- Frequency: occasional use, when you feel the need, or once a week. Clove is potent, and excess does not make the bath stronger, only unnecessary.
- Moment: a calm environment, often at night or on the eve of an important day.
It is worth understanding a difference. The clove bath leans more toward attracting and magnetizing than toward heavy spiritual cleansing (descarrego). If what you need is a deep cleansing of very dense energies, the traditional path is the coarse salt bath. You can even do the spiritual cleansing (descarrego) first and the clove bath afterward, to attract over the already cleared field.
Practical care: always use warm water, never scalding. Sensitive skin may be bothered by the concentration of clove, so start with a milder infusion.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the Indian clove ritual bath?
The Indian clove ritual bath is used, in popular tradition and in Umbanda, to attract prosperity and money, clear dense energies, and magnetize the field. It is a hot bath, linked to Oxalá and Oxum. It does not guarantee results: it prepares the intention and the field, it does not replace your action.
How to make an Indian clove ritual bath?
Boil 1 to 2 liters of water and turn off the heat. Add a handful of cloves, cover, and let infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and let it cool down. After your hygiene bath, pour the liquid from the neck down, with intention, and let it dry without rinsing.
Can I mix clove and cinnamon in the bath?
Yes, and it is one of the most traditional combinations. Clove and cinnamon are hot herbs linked to Oxum, and together they reinforce the intention to attract prosperity and love. Use the same infusion preparation, with both ingredients in the water that has already been boiled and turned off.
Is the clove bath from the neck down?
Yes. The clove bath, like most herbal ritual baths, is poured from the neck down, without wetting the head. The head, called ori, has its own spiritual treatment and only receives specific baths under the guidance of a leader.
What is the best day for the Indian clove ritual bath?
Tradition suggests Friday, the day of Oxalá, or Saturday, the day of Oxum, which are the Orixás associated with clove in Umbanda. But the bath can be done on any day of need. What matters most is faith, calmness, and sincere intention.
Where to buy clove and herbs for ritual baths
At Joia Mística Laroyê, you will find everything for your clove ritual bath with quality and tradition:
- Clove and cinnamon: selected for ritual baths and fumigations
- Herbs for ritual bath: fresh or dry, separate or in prosperity combos
- Ready-made ritual baths: prepared with intention by Gleyzane
- Ritual candles: white for Oxalá, golden for Oxum
- Fumigators: to complete the cleansing of the environment
Visit our shop in Extrema, Minas Gerais or receive it at home with delivery to all of Brazil. For guidance on your ritual bath, talk to us via WhatsApp.
References
- Wikipedia: entry about clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
- Herbs Workshop: article about the properties and uses of clove
