What are the medicinal properties of cloves?

The small black clove bud is a storehouse of properties. It is bitter, spicy and slightly astringent. It calms the Kapha Pitta dosha and purifies the contaminated blood. Clove has the power to kill microbes. Therefore, it works as an antiseptic and antibiotic. It is digestive, gas-relieving, and increases appetite, relieves pain, especially toothache. The evgenol present in it is a pain reliever and prevents tooth damage.