Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice. Cloves are available throughout the year owing to different harvest seasons in different countries. Clove is heavy content aroma and hot pungent taste flower bud from tropical trees. It is majorly cultivated in Kerala and Tamil Nadu in India. It contains 14 to 20 percent essential oil, the principal component of which is the aromatic oil Eugenol.

Benefits: Clove is a mouth freshener. It contains important nutrients, high in antioxidants, it helps protect against cancer, can kill bacteria, improves liver health, helps regulate Blood sugar, promotes bone health, reduces stomach ulcers. It is used as a flavouring agent in many dishes, especially in bakery items. The content eugenol in clove oil, which is extracted from the clove by distillation, is used for manufacturing tooth paste, mouth wash, microscopic slides vision, vanillin, perfumes, anaesthetic for toothache, head ache etc. Its anaesthetic & anti-inflammatory properties are helpful in alleviating joint aches & toothache. Potent platelet inhibitor, preventing blood clots. It is used as a flavouring agent in many dishes, especially in non-vegetarian dishes and bakery items.