Syzygium aromaticum
Cloves (Whole)
Plant Family: Myrtaceae
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...
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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. |
Botanical Profile
Plant Metabolites
Popular Uses
Commonly used in culinary and botanical preparations for flavor
warmth
and aromatic support
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