What Is Caryophylli Flos Or Clove?

Scientific Name: Syzygium aromaticum

Common Names: clove, clove buds, caryophyllus

Caryophylli flos, or cloves, are the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, which is native to Indonesia.

Caryophylli flos, or cloves, have a long history of use in cooking, traditional medicine, and dental care. In traditional medicine, clove oil and clove extracts have been used to relieve pain, fight bacteria and fungi, treat digestive problems, and as antiseptic.