Syzygium aromaticum

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Noun

Syzygium aromaticum - moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of clovesclove tree, Eugenia aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllatum, clovegenus Syzygium, Syzygium - a tropical evergreen tree of the myrtle family native to the East Indies but cultivated elsewhereclove - aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spicespice tree - tree bearing aromatic bark or berries

syzygium aromaticum

clove

Strongly flavored common spice that adds flavor to many dishes is also a parasite killer and considered an aphrodisiac in many cultures. Clove oil is used to stop bleeding, reduce inflammation, relieve pain. Cloves are actually the dried flower buds of a tree originating from southern Asia. Clove is an ant repeller. Helps build stomach acid, helps digestion, increases peristaltic action in intestine. Disinfectant. Rub on tooth cavity to stop pain. Stimulating and warming, helps people with cold hands and feet. Promotes sweating to relieve fever. Safe for relieving vomiting by pregnant women.

Syzygium aromaticum

clove tree

A tropical tree, the buds of which have a high concentration of essential oil containing eugenol and eugenyl acetate; it is analgesic, anti-emetic, antiseptic and carminative, and has been used to treat abdominal bloating and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis).

Herbal medicine
Cloves have been used to treat nausea and toothaches.
Chinese medicine
In Chinese medicine, cloves have been used to treat diarrhoea and hernias.

Syzygium aromaticum

Related to Syzygium aromaticum: Hypericum perforatum, Myristica fragrans, Eugenia caryophyllata, Syzygium jambolanum

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Synonyms for Syzygium aromaticum

noun moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves

Synonyms

clove tree
Eugenia aromaticum
Eugenia caryophyllatum
clove

Related Words

genus Syzygium
Syzygium
clove
spice tree