Clove

A clove is the unopened flower bud of an evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, the original ‘Spice Islands’. Picked before they bloom and dried until they turn rich brown, cloves were among the most fiercely traded commodities of the spice era.

How clove is prepared

Cloves are harvested by hand while the buds are still closed and pink, then dried in the sun until they turn their familiar dark brown. Whole cloves keep their aroma for a long time, and ground clove and clove extracts are used in cooking, perfumery and botanical products. In ASPHODEL Botanical Complex, clove joins wormwood and black walnut hull.

Tradition, research, and what is established

We keep these three things separate, because they are not the same.

Reading a supplement label

On a supplement label, look for three things: the scientific name (Syzygium aromaticum), the part used (typically the dried flower bud), and the amount per serving listed in the Supplement Facts panel. Those details, taken from the supplier’s documentation, tell you more about a product than any marketing claim.

Clove in the ASPHODEL collection

In the ASPHODEL collection, you will find this ingredient in ASPHODEL Botanical Complex. Each product page lists its ingredients and label details from verified supplier documentation, and the Botanical Journal explores the history and research behind the plants and fungi we work with.

Botanical reference: Syzygium aromaticum on Wikipedia

This page is educational and describes the history and characteristics of a botanical. It is not medical advice and does not describe the effects of any ASPHODEL product.