Prized for their distinct flavor and aroma, and also for their medicinal qualities, cloves are the immature buds of the evergreen tree Syzgium aromatic, also known as Eugenia caryophyllus of the Myrtaceae family.

A fully grown clove tree is about 15-20 meters tall and has smooth grey bark. Ceylon Cloves us notably richer in oil than the clove verities produced elsewhere in the world.
Uses of cloves

• Ground clove is major ingredient in curry mixtures.
• Clove oil is used for flavoring food.
• Health benefits of cloves
• An important natural antibacterial drug
• An analgesic, antiseptic, warming, disinfectant, and antibacterial herb.
• Recommended for inhalation in the treatment of sore throat, colds, catarrh, and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth
• Clove oil also has antioxidant effects, anticonvulsant effects
• Clove oil is an ingredient in pharmaceutical preparation.
• Clove oil boosts concentration and efficiency of thinking

Storage
At ambient temperature