Product of India.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum, 'laung' in Hindi), is a sweet pungent flower bud. Beloved the world over for its warmth, enchanting aroma & healing powers, it is an important player in both Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicines.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Traditionally used for:
- local anaesthesia
- dental issues including toothache, gingivitis and halitosis
- combating pathogens
- treating parasites
- lowering fevers
- repelling insects
In chai:
We use cloves for their rich aroma and flavour, their preservative effect, and their pathogen-fighting and carminative qualities.
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