Biological Information:
- Biological Name: Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr.
& L.M. Perry
- Family: Myrtaceae
Geographical Distribution:
- Native Range:
- Indigenous
to the Maluku Islands (Spice Islands) in Indonesia.
- Major Producing
Countries:
- Indonesia (largest producer)
- Madagascar
- Tanzania (especially Zanzibar and Pemba)
- Sri
Lanka
- India (particularly Kerala and Tamil Nadu)
- Comoros
- Cultivation
Requirements:
- Tropical
climate with high humidity
- Well-drained
loamy soil
- Grows
best at altitudes up to 1,000 m
Benefits and Uses
Medicinal Benefits:
1.
Antimicrobial & Antiseptic
o Clove oil (rich in eugenol) has strong
antibacterial and antifungal properties.
2.
Dental Health
o Used in toothache relief and mouth washes for
its numbing and antiseptic effects.
3.
Digestive Aid
o Stimulates enzyme secretion and helps relieve
flatulence, nausea and indigestion.
4.
Anti-inflammatory
o Reduces inflammation and pain due to eugenol’s
properties.
5.
Antioxidant
o Protects cells from oxidative stress, promoting
overall health.
Culinary Uses:
- Used as a spice
in curries, rice dishes, desserts and beverages.
- Key ingredient in garam
masala.
Aromatic and Cosmetic Uses:
- Ingredient in perfumes,
soaps and cosmetic formulations.
- Used in aromatherapy for
stress relief and to promote alertness.
Other Uses:
- Acts as a natural insect
repellent.
- Used in traditional medicine
systems (Ayurveda, Unani and Chinese medicine).
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