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Loose clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) - Apophycaire
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Bulk cloves – Eugenia caryophyllata
Main virtue: powerful tonic and aromatic.
Main use: spice, infusion, maceration
Clove, the dried flower bud of the clove tree ( Eugenia caryophyllata ), is one of the most powerful spices in traditional medicine and cuisine. Renowned for its intense aroma, it has been used since ancient times to flavor dishes, drinks, and certain traditional natural care preparations.
Packaging: 100g to 10kg
If you would like other packaging, dosage forms or other culture origins, please contact us.
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Eugenia caryophyllata – whole nail
Each clove is a dried flower bud before blooming, harvested by hand and dried in the sun. It is used whole in infusions, in cooking, or for aromatic macerates.
Description
Dried, dark brown buds with a distinctive nail shape and a strong, warm, and spicy odor. The taste is pungent, slightly sweet, and astringent.
Nomenclature
- Common names: Clove, cloves
- Latin name: Eugenia caryophyllata (syn. Syzygium aromaticum )
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Part used: Flower bud (nail)
- Form: Whole (loose)
- Origin: Madagascar, Indonesia, Comoros
- English name: Clove
- German name: Gewürznelke
- Name in Spanish: Clavo
- Name in Italian: Chiodo di garofano
- Name in Arabic: قرنفل (Qaranfoul)
Main virtues
Clove is traditionally recognized for its tonic, purifying, and warming properties. In cooking, it enhances both savory and sweet dishes. It is also used in infusions for its powerful aromas and as a mouthwash in certain folk practices.
Main constituents
Eugenol (main essential oil), eugenyl acetate, tannins, flavonoids, triterpenes.
Use and dosage
- Infusion: 2 to 3 cloves per cup, let infuse for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Cuisine: Add whole to stews, rice, desserts or mulled wine.
- Macerate: in oil or alcohol for traditional aromatic preparations.
Precautions, side effects and contraindications
- Use in moderation, very strong taste.
- Not recommended in case of gastric ulcer or anticoagulant treatment.
- Do not use pure essential oil without professional supervision.
History and origin
Native to the Maluku Islands (Indonesia), cloves were one of the most prized spices in global trade since the Middle Ages. They were also a key ingredient in medicinal spice powders in Europe and Asian pharmacopoeias.
Miscellaneous information
- Packaging: bulk, kraft bag or airtight jar.
- Storage: away from light and humidity.
- Appearance: Whole, brown, dry nails.
- Smell: warm, spicy, very aromatic.
Sources and references
- Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
- Culinary Herbalism Manual
- References in spices and herbs from around the world
- Ethnobotanical corpus of the Indian Ocean islands
🔎 Information
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Disclaimer
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GIR11E010
Data sheet
- Crop Type
- Conventional cultivation
- Forme galénique
- Entier
Specific References
En France, les plantes médicinales sont classées par l’ANSM en deux grandes listes :
- Liste A : plantes médicinales présumées actives, dont l’usage est autorisé uniquement sous encadrement (officines, médicaments, préparations magistrales). Certaines sont partiellement en vente libre si elles figurent parmi les 148 plantes autorisées par le décret du 1er septembre 2008.
- Liste B : plantes présumées toxiques. Elles sont interdites à la vente libre, même en usage externe ou cosmétique, sauf autorisation dérogatoire ou usage strictement encadré.
Ces deux listes peuvent vous être communiquées sur demande.
Ce classement vise à protéger les consommateurs contre les usages non sécurisés. Il est important de se référer à la monographie officielle ou à un professionnel pour tout usage.
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Bulk cloves – Eugenia caryophyllata
Main virtue: powerful tonic and aromatic.
Main use: spice, infusion, maceration
Clove, the dried flower bud of the clove tree ( Eugenia caryophyllata ), is one of the most powerful spices in traditional medicine and cuisine. Renowned for its intense aroma, it has been used since ancient times to flavor dishes, drinks, and certain traditional natural care preparations.
Packaging: 100g to 10kg
If you would like other packaging, dosage forms or other culture origins, please contact us.