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.

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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