Clove is the dried flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum, traditionally valued in Ayurveda for its warming, pungent properties and use in digestion, pain relief, and immune support. The high eugenol content creates its distinctive anesthetic and antimicrobial potency, making it central to both spice and therapeutic preparations.
flower bud, essential oil
powder, tea, tincture, oil
0.5–1g powder daily; 2–3 buds steeped as tea 2–3x daily
Highly concentrated — use sparingly. Undiluted oil can burn mucous membranes.
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