Clove

Botanical Name:  Syzygium aromaticum, syn. Caryophyllus aromaticus Origins:  Comoros, Tanzania, Madagascar Description:  Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree.  A potent spice with a warm, sweet n spicy aroma; and often used sparingly. Cloves pair well with various spices, including cinnamon, allspice, vanilla, red wine, basil, onion, citrus peels, star anise, and peppercorns. Cloves have powerful antioxidants that help fight free radical damage and boost our immunity. The oil obtained from clove is a good source of a compound called eugenol. The strong germicidal properties of clove help combat toothache, sore gums and ulcers. They are often used in elderberry syrups and cough tinctures, and may help to drain the lymph nodes.