What is Syzygium aromaticum or Cloves?

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum

Common Names: Cloves, Laung, Ting, Clavos de olor, Gewürznelken, Clous de girofle, Chiodi di garofano, Kruidnagel

Syzygium aromaticum or Cloves are the dried flower buds of a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. They originated in the Maluku Islands, also known as the Spice Islands, and have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries.

Cloves have been used traditionally for their medicinal properties, including their ability to relieve toothache, aid digestion, and reduce inflammation. They contain compounds like eugenol, which has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.