Clove Is One of The Oldest Spices in The World, it Is the Dried, Unopened Flower Bud of a Small Evergreen Tree. It Is Indigenous to The Moluccas Islands of Indonesia. In India, Cloves Come from Mercara in Karnataka and Kerala. Cloves Both Whole and Ground Are Used in Baked Goods, Cakes, Confectionery, Chocolate, Puddings, Desserts, Sweets, Syrups, Preserves, Etc.

The Tree Grows to A Height Of 8-10 Meters and Starts Flowering in About 6 Years.
It Is a Valuable Spice of The Orient. Its Clusters Are Plucked by Hand When the Buds Are Fully Developed with A Pronounced Pink Flush and Then Dried Over Several Days in The Sun. Unopened Flower Buds, Leaves, And Stalks Yield the Essential Oil.

Clove Is Used for Flavouring Curries, Gravies, Pickles, Ketchup and Sauces, Spice Mixtures and Pickling Spices. Clove Goes Mainly as An Ingredient in Beverages, Medicines, Cosmetics, Perfumery and Toiletries. It is a Powerful Local Antiseptic and Mild Anaesthetic Action. It Has Been Discovered That Like Many Spices, Clove Contains Antioxidants Which Help Prevent the Cell Damage That Scientists Believe Eventually Causes Cancer. Cloves Are Also Used as An Ingredient in Many Toothpastes and Mouth Washes.

• Added to rice dishes, curries, and stews for a warm, aromatic flavour.
• Used in spice blends like garam masala, chai masala, and biryani masala.
• Infused in teas and herbal drinks for cold and cough relief.
• Used in baking for flavouring cakes, cookies, and spiced breads.
• Included in pickles and preserved foods for taste and preservation.
• Burned or used in potpourri for a pleasant, natural fragrance.

• Relieves toothache and gum pain with its natural analgesic and antiseptic properties.
• Aids digestion and reduces bloating, gas, and nausea.
• Supports respiratory health by easing cough, asthma, and congestion.
• Rich in antioxidants that help fight inflammation and oxidative stress.
• Improves liver health by enhancing detoxification processes.
• Regulates blood sugar levels and may support diabetes management.
• Boosts immunity with antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
• Freshens breath and helps maintain oral hygiene.