Syzygium aromaticum is a highly aromatic tree that produces fragrant flower buds known as cloves
Clove remains a popular ingredient in baking, mulled wine, chai tea, and herbal formulations. Stimulating and aromatic whole cloves are used in savory dishes in Middle Eastern, north African, Chinese, and Indian cuisines.
Clove has been utilized as a culinary spice for thousands of years. It is a small evergreen tree with smooth gray bark and large, bright green, aromatic and lanceolate shaped leaves.
clove is considered a warming herb that breaks up stagnant energy by encouraging chi (energy) flow, and is used to support the kidney, spleen, and stomach meridians. Cloves are highly aromatic, pungent, and energetically heating. Dried flower buds powdered as a culinary spice or as part of a tea blend.
PRECAUTIONS
Consumption should not exceed small amounts for use as a spice. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using in therapeutic doses. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
