LAVANG

Lavang is also known as Syzygium aromaticum or Clove . It is a spice that is mainly used for flavorings different foods. It is one of the most powerful and effective health supplement. 

It is a medium sized bushy , crown , evergreen tree growing up to 8 to 20 meters in height . 

Leaves and Bark of this tree is aromatic but this is most famous for flower buds .

Leaves are glossy , simple and light green in color . Elliptical leaves with petioles can grow up to 13 cm and lower surface of leaves are covered in aromatic oil glands  .

Flowers are in small clusters and buds in the starting are pale with fleshy , glossy appearance , turning green and become bright red when mature. 

The fruits are 6 mm with minute capsules with unctuous many angled seeds inside. 

Clove can be used in many applications . In the modern times, Lavang is used in the form of a useful healing compound that has the capability of offering great relief for many problems. The dietary herbal use of this spice can help in relieving a number of ailments both external and internal. In the form of a supplement, this spice can be used in its ground form or whole form and even be reduces into an essential oil.

Laung are dark, blackish-brown in color and shaped like a nail. 

CLASSIFICATION:-

1 Kingdom :- Plantae 

2 Clade :- Tracheophytes 

3 Order :- Myrtales 

4 Family :- Myrtaceae 

5 Genus :- Syzygium 

6 Species :- S. aromaticum 

7 Binomial Name :- Syzygium Aromaticum 

SYNONYMES :– Caryophyllus aromaticus , Eugenia Aromatica , Eugenia Caryophyllus  

NAMES :-

1 Hindi and Punjabi :- Laung 

2 Gujrati   :- Lavinga 

3 Marathi  :- Lavang 

4 Tamil :- Lavankapattai 

5 Sanskrit Name :- Devakusuma , Shri Prasuna , Bhringanga , Varija , Chandanapushaka , shekhara 

6 Telugu Name :- Lavangamu , Karavaillu 

PART USED :- Flower Bud 

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES :- 

1 Rasa :- Tikta , katu (Bitter , Pungent )

2 Guna :- Laghu , Snigdha ( Light , Oily) 

3 Virya :- Sheeta ( Cold )

4 Vipaka:- Katu (Pungent )

USES :– 

1 In Digestion :- It helps in soothing and relaxing the inner lining of the intestines and therefore help in digestion . This spice can even be effective in relieving an upset stomach.

2 Cure Cough :- It can also be used for helping the esophagus produce phlegm and serve in the form of an expectorant which makes cough less severe.

3 Anti- Analgesic :- It also has analgesic properties that help in relieving tooth pain by applying with a cotton bud or chewing a single clove .

4 Skin Issues:- It can also help in sunburn by applying externally . 

5 Anti- microbial effect :- It kill bacteria and parasites that live in the digestive tract. 

6 Gaseous Issues:- It can also be of good use in relieving excessive bloating and gas if taken in right dose. 

7 Anti – Histamines Property:-It help in keeping the sinus passageways open and clear by its anti histamines property .

8 Reliving Cholera:- It is very useful in relieving cholera .

9 Asthma :- It serves as a best remedy for all those patients who suffer from asthma.

10 Mouth Freshener:– Lavang in India is used as a mouth freshener

11Making Cigarette:-  In some of other country like Indonesia , it is used for making a type of cigarette 

12 Anti -Fungal:-  Oil of Lavang can also be used as a repellent to ants and mosquitoes and also has anti- fungal effect so can be used for warts and acne. It is a important component in toothpastes .