Clove / Laving (Syzygium aromaticum)

Clove / Laving (Syzygium aromaticum) is a dried flower bud of a tree belonging to the family Myrtaceae. Native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, it is widely cultivated and used around the world, particularly in culinary, pharmaceutical, and traditional medicine systems. Clove is renowned for its antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, making it a valuable herb in Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha systems of medicine.

Clove Scientific Names

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Angiosperms
Class: Eudicots
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Syzygium
Species: Syzygium aromaticum

Clove Common Names

English: Clove
Sanskrit: Lavanga
Hindi: Laung
Tamil: Kirambu
Telugu: Lavangam
Malayalam: Grambu
Kannada: Lavanga
Marathi: Lavang
Bengali: Labanga

Clove Uses

Dental and Oral Health - Used for toothaches and gum infections due to its analgesic and antiseptic properties.

Digestive Health - Helps relieve indigestion, bloating, and flatulence. Acts as a carminative.

Respiratory Disorders - Used in managing cough, asthma, and bronchitis as an expectorant.

Anti-inflammatory and Pain Relief - Topical application provides relief from muscle pain, joint inflammation, and arthritis.

Immune Support and Antioxidant Action - Rich in antioxidants like eugenol, which supports the immune system and reduces oxidative stress.

Antimicrobial Action - Exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Phytochemical Constituents

Clove is rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, including:

Essential Oils:
Phenolic Compounds:
Flavonoids:
Others:

References

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Vol. IV, Govt. of India, Ministry of AYUSH.

Indian Materia Medica by K.M. Nadkarni, Popular Prakashan, Mumbai.

Chopra, R.N., Nayar, S.L., & Chopra, I.C. (1956). Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants. CSIR, New Delhi.

European Pharmacopoeia, 10th Edition, Council of Europe.

Chaieb, K. et al. (2007). "Antibacterial activity of Syzygium aromaticum essential oil against a wide range of clinical bacteria." International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 30(3), 304–308.

Cortés-Rojas, D.F., de Souza, C.R.F., & Oliveira, W.P. (2014). "Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): A precious spice." Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 4(2), 90–96.

Singh, G., et al. (2005). "Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oil of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) from India." Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 20, 55–58.

Clove / Laving (Syzygium aromaticum)

Clove Scientific Names

Clove Common Names

Clove Uses

Phytochemical Constituents

References

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