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CLOVES
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Myrtaceae
Genus :
Eugenia
Species :
caryophyllus (or: aromatica)
COMMON NAMES
Clavos; Clovos; Lavanga
USES
Spice; Treatment for indigestion & diarrhea; Antiseptic
DESCRIPTION
The flowerbuds of this small tree are used as a spice and have a long recorded history of use.
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