Clove

The clove tree is an evergreen that grows up to 8–12 m tall, with large leaves and crimson flowers grouped in terminal clusters. The flower buds initially have a pale hue, gradually turn green, then transition to a bright red when ready for harvest.

English : Cloves

Tamil : Grambu / Lavangam / Kiraambu

Malayalam : Karayaamboovu / Grambu

Telugu : Lavangam / Lavangalu

Kannada : Lavanga / Lavangapattai

Hindi : Lavang / Laung

Bengali : Labango /  Lawang

Gujarati : Laving /  Lavang

Konkani : Grambu / Lovang / Longan

Marathi : Luvanga / Laung

Oriya : Labanga

Punjabi : Long / Lavang / Laung

Kashmiri : Ruang

Urudu : Laung

This versatile spice is mostly used to season pot roasts, to add flavor to hot beverages, and for bringing spicy warmth to cookies and cakes.

In addition to important vitamins and minerals, cloves are high in antioxidants

Cloves are rich in antioxidants, including eugenol, which help to reduce oxidative stress.

studies reveals that the compounds in cloves can reduce cancer cell growth and promotes cancer cell death.

Cloves exhibits antimicrobial properties, they can help stop the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria including E. coli, which is a strain of bacteria that can cause food poisoning

The antibacterial properties of cloves can even help promote oral health and stop the growth of two major types of bacteria that contributes to gum disease

It acts

• as an antimicrobial, to help kill bacteria
• as a pain reliever for conditions such as toothache and muscle pain
• for digestive upset
• to relieve respiratory conditions like cough and asthma

Overall, clove became an inevitable spice in our kitchen nowadays.