Whole Cloves: A Warm, Pungent Spice
Clove, a hot and sharp spice, is known for its warming, clearing properties and high antioxidants. It's used in traditional medicine for digestive issues and pain relief.
Clove's eugenol content has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, popular in dental care. Cloves are also used in aromatherapy for their stimulating effects and in wellness practices for supporting immune health.
Know Your Ingredient: Clove
Latin Name | Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. and L. M. Perry |
Active Ingredient(s) | Eugenol, eugenol acetate, gallic acid |
Classification of Secondary Metabolite | Polyphenols (Phenolics), sesquiterpenes, |
Flavor | Warm, sweet & pungent, strongly aromatic |
Common Use | As a spice in cooking, as well as in traditional herb medicine. Essential oil. |
Origin | Native to Indonesia, now cultivated worldwide. |