Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)

Cloves are the dried buds of flowers from the evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum which grows in tropical areas of Asia. As early as 200 BCE, envoys to the court of China brought cloves that were held in the mouth to perfume the breath during audiences with the emperor.

It has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a range of health disorders fro centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in western herbal medicine.

The main applications for this herb are for digestive disorders, diabetes management and pain relief in tooth ache as it has an anaesthetic and antiseptic action.

Part used

Flower bud

Energetics

Stimulant, carminative, aromatic, pungent, warming

Actions

Antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Indications

Nausea, vomiting, flatulence, cough, bronchitis, oedema, chronic nephritis, urinary disorders

References

https://www.britannica.com/plant/clove

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-clove-essential-oil

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-cloves

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-cloves.html

Related Products

Cloves are used in our Spicy Chai and Masala Chai