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    BOTANICALS Clove

    Nov 04, 2020 2 minutes

    hether used to bejewel a glazed ham or spice up mulled wine, clove is a botanical that is sure to take centre stage throughout the festive season. The warming spice is native to Indonesia, where the woody, dried pods tucked away in our pantries begin their trees. Clove’s oh-so recognisable aroma is thanks to a powerful plant chemical called eugenol. It makes up just shy of 90% of the essential oils extracted from cloves and has some remarkable health and wellbeing benefits.

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