CLOVES  yzygium aromaticum
Common Name:  Clove
Family: Myrtaceae
Chinese Medicine Name:  Ting hsiang
Ayurvedic Name:Lavanga
Parts Used:  Flower bud
Actions:  Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antiasthmatic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antinauseant, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Aromatic, Astringent, Carminative, Circulatory Stimulant, Diaphoretic Digestive, Expectorant, Rubefacient
Taste:  Pungent
Energy:  Dry and warming
In Ayurveda, cloves are considered to enhance circulation, DIGESTION, and metabolism and help counter stomach disorders such as gas, bloating, and nausea. 
Clove can help removes congestion, phlegm, and mucus Relives cough (chronic too!), sore throat, asthma, sinusitis, and laryngitis Reduces fever, cold, flu, and nausea Relieves pain and inflammation Treats toothache, headache, migraines, back pain, and joint pain. Clove is classified as a stimulant and is great for boosting the digestive fire, speeding up the metabolism, increasing circulation, and even awakening the mind.
 
Scientific Research
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of spices
Antimicrobial activity of eugenol and essential oils containing eugenol: A mechanistic viewpoint
 
Anesthetic agents of plant origin: A review of phytochemicals with anesthetic activity
 
Clove bud polyphenols alleviate alterations in inflammation and oxidative stress markers associated with binge drinking: a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled crossover study