The Clove Tree is the tree of intense emotions: small, but capable of bringing a big smile with its unmistakable scent. It is one of the symbols of the festive season, and planting it means bringing tradition, strength and support to those who cultivate it.<br><br>
Giving it as a Christmas gift is like giving a smile that warms the air around you, even on the coldest days.<br><br>

Cloves at Christmas

Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.

Medicine

Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.

Consumption and sales

Raw materials are extracted from its flowers, fruits and/or leaves to produce creams or powders.

Cosmetics

Tanzania

Syzygium aromaticum is the scientific name for the clove tree. Its original homeland is the Maluku Islands, which are located west of New Guinea. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 12 metres in height. Its small brown buds have a very intense aroma and contain essential oils. They’re therefore used – carefully dosed – to add fragrance to a wide variety of foods and other products.

Cloves have an extremely strong and distinctive smell. You might well recognise it among thousands of others.

Cloves at Christmas

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