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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Clove Lavanga

Also known as: laung

Anesthetic to the gums and palate; clears the throat and freshens breath.

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Clove — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Clove — Rasa: Pungent, Bitter · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Anesthetic to the gums and palate; clears the throat and freshens breath.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Whole cloves in rice, dal and chai; remove before serving or chew singly after meals.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Karpuradi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • chai spices
  • rice dishes
  • with cardamom and cinnamon

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: bleeding disorders (medicinal doses of clove oil)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Clove

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 cloves (0g):

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