Ground, organic
Whole, organic
Syzygium aromaticum
Ground Cloves, organic:
Dark amber-colored with a warm, spicy-sweet scent, ground cloves are commonly added to breads, pies, muffins, baked fruit, custards and puddings. Clove is also one of the ingredients used in pumpkin pie spice, and commonly used in teas and coffee.
Whole Cloves, organic:
Whole cloves are used to lend spice to baked ham, and to scent herbal pillows, pomanders, and potpourri. Poke several cloves into lemon halves to make a natural mosquito repellent. Clove infusions are also used as dental rinses and to relieve toothache pain.
Clove is valued for its warm, aromatic flavor and has long been used in culinary traditions around the world. In addition to its use as a spice, clove is also incorporated into a variety of personal care, cosmetic, and other commercial products because of its distinctive aromatic and chemical characteristics. Cloves naturally contain manganese, beta-carotene, vitamin K, potassium, and other naturally occurring nutrients. Manganese is an essential mineral, and beta-carotene is a carotenoid that the body can convert to vitamin A. Cloves are also a source of vitamin K and potassium. Nutrient content may vary depending on growing conditions, processing, and serving size.Clove naturally contains a variety of plant compounds, including phenolic compounds such as eugenol and gallic acid, as well as flavonoids including kaempferol and quercetin. It also contains naturally occurring caffeic, ferulic, ellagic, and salicylic acids.
***Safety: Medicinal amounts of clove should not be used by anyone with a history of cancer because of the unclear affect of eugenol on cell growth. Medicinal amounts of clove should always be used under the supervision of a health care professional.***
Powdered clove is considered nontoxic for otherwise healthy people. Stomach upset can be the result of high amounts of cloves. Clove used on the skin may also cause a rash.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult with a healthcare provider before use.