Kirambu refers to the dried flower buds of the clove tree, botanically known as Syzygium aromaticum. It is a highly aromatic spice and medicinal herb, widely used in Siddha, Ayurveda, Unani, as well as in everyday cooking.
Kirambu is valued for its warming nature, strong fragrance, and antiseptic properties. It is commonly sold as whole cloves, powder, or clove oil.
Product Name: Kirambu
Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum
Part Used: Dried flower buds
Form: Whole buds / Powder / Oil
Colour: Dark brown to blackish-brown
Taste: Pungent, spicy, slightly bitter
Aroma: Strong, warm, sweet-spicy
Nature: Warming
Category: Spice / Medicinal herb
Shelf Life:
Whole cloves: 2–3 years
Powder: 1–2 years (airtight storage)
⚠️ Based on traditional Siddha & household practices (not medical advice)
Used to relieve gas, bloating, indigestion
Added to herbal decoctions for digestion
Traditionally used for toothache and gum discomfort
Clove oil applied externally in folk practice
Used in remedies for cough, sore throat, congestion
Often combined with ginger, pepper, and kalkandu
Widely used in curries, biryani, sweets, teas
Enhances aroma and flavor
Syzygium aromaticum
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Tamil | கிராம்பு (Kirambu) |
| English | Clove |
| Hindi | लौंग (Laung) |
| Sanskrit | लवंग (Lavanga) |
| Telugu | లవంగం (Lavangam) |
| Kannada | ಲವಂಗ (Lavanga) |
| Malayalam | ഗ്രാമ്പൂ (Grampoo) |
| Urdu | لونگ (Laung) |
| Arabic | قرنفل (Qaranfal) |
Clove buds
Kirambu whole
Lavang
Clove spice
Clove flower buds
Whole clove: Chewed or infused (traditional use)
Powder: Added to medicines and foods
Clove oil: External application only, diluted
Herbal decoction: With ginger, pepper, kalkandu
Kirambu = Clove = Dried flower bud
Aromatic, warming spice & medicinal herb
Used for digestion, dental care, cough & cooking
Available as whole, powder, and oil
Known by many regional and classical names
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