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Clove (Laung / Lavanga)
Syzygium aromaticum
ଲବଙ୍ଗ (Labanga)लौंग (Laung)Lavanga
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Origin
- Maluku Islands Indonesia
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Pyramidal evergreen tree to 12m with glossy aromatic foliage; obovate-oblong leaves with oil glands, and terminal trichotomous cymes of aromatic crimson unopened flower buds.
Traditional Uses
Toothache, oral infections, nausea, headache, indigestion, and sore throat
Parts Used
Dried unopened flower buds
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Potent dental analgesic, topical numbing agent, antimutagenic, and broad antimicrobial
Precautions
Undiluted clove essential oil can blister mucous membranes; avoid in severe bleeding disorders
Interesting Facts
Historically cloves were kept in the mouths of Chinese courtiers when addressing the Emperor to ensure sweet breath