It is a conical tree about 10-12 meters tall. The single main stem bears obliquely oriented branches. Leaves are simple and fragrant. Flower buds are highly aromatic, greenish to pink clustered at the end of the branch.
Fruits are fleshy, dark pink and the seeds are oblong and grooved on one side.
The clove flower buds are bitter, thermogenic, aromatic, digestive, anti flatulent, stimulant, antispasmodic, appetiser, anti pyretic, expectorant, rejuvenating and tonic. Uses Clove or Clove oil is an excellent remedy for toothache. It is used as an appetiser, to cure flatulence , aid digestion or increase digestive fire. Its thermogenic properties help cure cold , cough and bronchitis , fever, headaches. It is also used to reduce general debility and against tuberculosis .