Cloves
Written by lucious ruby
Herbalist Guild
Cloves are dried flower buds that are used in both medicinal applications and in culinary applications.
The folk of the New Realm planted the seedlings of the clove tree outside of the city of Urek. Each year, villagers will pluck the flower buds from the tree before they have flowered. Villagers then dry the buds in the sun and pack them in woven bags for transport.
Herbalists use cloves as a paste to treat fungus and bacteria. They also prescribe a tincture to help address bad breath.
Cooks use cloves in a variety of traditional dishes during feasts. Folk also use cloves to make spice-infused spirits.
Sweet baked dishes benefit from the deep clove flavour. Additionally, people simmer cloves and oranges over fires to fill rooms with fragrance.
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Author's Notes
Dear Reader,
The clove tree is native to the Maluku Islands (also known as the Moluccas or Spice Islands) in Indonesia. Today, clove trees are also cultivated in several other tropical regions, including Madagascar, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and parts of India. The flower bud is plucked before it has a chance to blossom and then dried.
Cloves are easy to find in supermarkets.
Within the New Realm, folk use cloves in medicine in the form of an anti-bacterial paste or oil, or a tincture for bad breath. They also use cloves extensivly in savoury food, baking, and mulled wine. Cloves and oranges are simmered and used as a room fragrance.
For more information regarding cloves, review the resources below.
Lastly, while the written content of this article is written by me, the artwork is AI generated.
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Verified AI generated sources
Webmd - Health benefits of cloves This article discusses the health benefits and risks of using cloves in holistic medicine.
Medicinenet - 11 Health Benefits of Cloves This is a list of reasons why cloves benefit your health.
Masterclass - Cloves This article discusses the culinary uses of cloves, it's history in trade wars and the medicinal benefits.
Pomander Balls Make a fun and festive display of oranges and cloves for a table centrepiece!
Where to Buy
Always check with a medical professional before consuming holistic products. For more information about this ingredient, visit Herbal Supplement Resource
Canada
Amazon Canada - Clove Oil
The Silk Road Spices - Cloves