Clove
Syzygium aromaticum, Clove, Laung
Botanical Name : Syzygium aromaticum
English Name : Clove
Hindi Name : Laung
Sanskrit Name : Lavang
French Name : Clou de girofle
German Name : Nelke, ewürznelke
Description
The plant is native to Indonesian islands. It is also cultivated in South India, Madagascar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Zanzibar.
Clove is from the Myrtaceae plant family. This is an evergreen small tree. The leaves are opposite, entire, ovate-oblong and shining. The flowers are small and pale purple. The clove of commerce is dried unopened buds. The dried buds are black or brown in colour.
Clove is from the Myrtaceae plant family. This is an evergreen small tree. The leaves are opposite, entire, ovate-oblong and shining. The flowers are small and pale purple. The clove of commerce is dried unopened buds. The dried buds are black or brown in colour.
Usage
The aromatic flavour of clove is useful for culinary use. It is used for spicy and sweet dishes. Clove and essential oil derived from it, also, find uses in cosmetic industries. As medicine it is used for treatment of vomiting and toothache.
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