USES

The use of clove in whole or ground form is mainly for culinary purposes and as a flavoring agent in the food industry. Its flavor blends well with both sweet and savory dishes. It is highly valued in medicine as a carminative, aromatic, and stimulant. In Indonesia, the lion's share of production is consumed in the production of ‘kretek’ cigarettes. The antiseptic and antibiotic properties of clove oil are used in medicine, especially in dentistry, and oral and pharyngeal treatments. It has wider applications in the preparations of toothpaste and mouthwashes, soaps, and perfumes. It is also reported to help diabetics in sugar assimilation.

INDIAN NAME OF SPICES

Hindi: Laung Bengali: Lawang Gujarati: Lavang Kannada: Lavanga Malayalam: Grambu Marathi: Luvang Oriya: Labang Punjabi: Laung Sanskrit: Lavanga Tamil: Kirambu, Lavangam Telugu: Lavangalu Urdu: Laung