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The clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum, is a conical evergreen that grows to a height ranging from ten to 20 meters, having large oval leaves and crimson flowers in numerous groups of terminal clusters.The compound responsible for the clove's aroma is eugenol which is the main component in the essential oil extracted from cloves,Eugenol has pronounced antiseptic and anesthetic properties, and is used as a germicide and in mouthwashes.Cloves can be used either whole or in a ground form for cooking and commonly flavor a variety of foods, from sweet to savory. They often are used as a flavoring for ketchup and sauces. However, cloves tend to be extremely strong and typically are used sparingly in cuisine.Cloves have historically been used in Indian cuisine (both North Indian and South Indian) as well as in Mexican cuisine, where it is often paired together with cumin and canela (cinnamon). In the north Indian cuisine, it is used in almost every sauce or side dish, mostly ground up along with other spices. They are also a key ingredient in tea along with green cardamoms. In the south Indian cuisine, it finds extensive use in the biryani dish, and is normally added whole to enhance the presentation and flavor of the rice.The story of clove is perfectly packed inside. “From the land of spice and everything nice”