Botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum

Common names: cloves, clovos, caryophyllus

Cloves are still one of the most popular and widely-used spices. They're beloved for their warm, woodsy, sweet, aromatic flavor. Cloves are also a rich source of antioxidants and magnesium, which supports brain and bone health.* Cloves are highly aromatic, pungent, and energetically heating. Dried flower buds powdered as a culinary spice or as part of a tea blend.

Various folk tales and myths surround clove as it was believed to be imbued with the magical powers of protection, love, and, burned as incense to attract financial abundance. Further, it was thought that burning it as incense would stop others from gossiping about you. Additionally, it was used in exorcisms to expel evil spirits.