Cloves / Bunga Cengkih

Description

Other Name :
Kirambu ( Tamil )

They have strong, sweet aroma and hot, pungent taste. Whole cloves are frequently used to flavor meat dishes, curries and soups. It is also used in masala tea. Some chew on cloves to relieve toothache and also as a mouth freshener after meal. Health benefits: Known to act as antioxidant, antiseptic, local anaesthetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-flatulent.