WHOLE CLOVES

Product of India.

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum, 'laung' in Hindi), is a sweet pungent flower bud. Beloved the world over for its warmth, enchanting aroma & healing powers, it is a n important player in both Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicines.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Traditionally used for:

- local anaesthesia

- dental issues including toothache, gingivitis and halitosis

- combating pathogens

- treating parasites

- lowering fevers

- repelling insects

In chai:

We use cloves for their rich aroma and flavour, their preservative effect, and their pathogen-fighting and carminative qualities.

See also THE SPICE CABINET