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Specimen profile
Clove
Syzygium aromaticum · Myristicaceae
Skt · Lavanga — “One that cuts through pain”Hindi · LaungMal · KarayampuTam · Kirambu
A potent aromatic dried flower bud used for dental pain and respiratory health.
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Clove is an evergreen tree whose flower buds are harvested before they open and dried for medicinal use. In Ayurveda, it is highly valued for its ability to balance Kapha and Pitta while stimulating digestion without aggravating the stomach.
Identification markers
Dark brown, nail-shaped dried flower buds approximately 1-2 cm long with a four-pointed calyx and a central rounded head.
Rasa
Katu, Tikta
Guna
Laghu, Snigdha
Virya
Sheeta
Vipaka
Katu
Prabhava
Chakshushya
Dosha effect
K P-
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