Description
The dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum) are called cloves, and they have a strong perfume and a warm, sweet-spicy taste. Cloves are an essential ingredient in curry, rice, sweet and savory baked goods, and drinks like chai tea. Cloves are prized not only for their culinary purposes but also for their therapeutic qualities, which include anti-inflammatory, digestive aid, and natural antiseptic effects. The medicinal properties of cloves are many due to their high concentration of vitamins, antioxidants, and essential oils. Cloves, whether they are whole or ground, are an adaptable spice that can bring a strong, unique taste to many different dishes. No kitchen is complete without cloves, a versatile spice with culinary and medicinal uses alike.
