{"product_id":"100-laung-clove-लौंग-whole-buds","title":"100% Laung (Clove \/ लौंग) — Whole Buds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrindPound 100% Laung Sabut brings you whole dried clove buds in their most potent, most aromatic, and most therapeutically complete form — the unopened flower buds of \u003cem\u003eSyzygium aromaticum\u003c\/em\u003e, a tropical evergreen tree that grows to eight to twelve metres in height and yields its harvest only when the clusters of buds turn from green to the precise shade of bright red that signals peak eugenol concentration, peak aroma, and peak medicinal power. Harvested at this exact moment and carefully dried to a deep warm brown, each whole clove bud is a sealed vessel of eugenol, tannins, eugenyl acetate, gallic acids, and an extraordinary concentration of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that make laung, gram for gram, one of the most medicinally dense spices on earth. An interesting and much-overlooked fact about laung is that while it tastes intensely hot and pungent on the palate, its Ayurvedic potency is described as cool — \u003cem\u003eSheeta virya\u003c\/em\u003e — making it uniquely suited to treating digestive disorders without overheating the system, a quality that distinguishes it from most other heating spices and explains its particular effectiveness for inflammatory conditions of the gut and mouth. Known in Sanskrit as \u003cem\u003eLavanga\u003c\/em\u003e and described in Ayurvedic texts as \u003cem\u003eDeepana\u003c\/em\u003e (igniter of digestive fire), \u003cem\u003ePachana\u003c\/em\u003e (digestive), \u003cem\u003eKrimighna\u003c\/em\u003e (antimicrobial), \u003cem\u003eShoolprashamana\u003c\/em\u003e (pain-relieving), and \u003cem\u003eKaphaghna\u003c\/em\u003e (Kapha-reducing), laung has been a frontline Ayurvedic remedy for over four thousand years — in kitchens, in medicine, in religious offerings, and in the simple act of placing a whole bud against an aching tooth and feeling the eugenol go to work within seconds. The difference between whole cloves and ground powder is not simply one of format — it is one of freshness, potency, and purpose. Whole buds preserve their essential oils completely intact for 12–18 months or longer. Ground powder begins losing its volatile compounds within weeks. For tempering, for chewing, for tooth and gum care, for slow-cooked preparations and infusions — whole laung delivers an immediacy and intensity that powder cannot replicate. Pure whole buds, free from additives, fillers, or artificial treatment — this is laung at its most alive, most potent, and most honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e100% whole dried clove buds (\u003cem\u003eLavanga\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eSyzygium aromaticum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHarvested at peak ripeness — deep warm brown, intensely aromatic, maximum eugenol concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEugenol content 72–90% of essential oil — the primary active compound responsible for laung's full therapeutic, analgesic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAlso rich in tannins, eugenyl acetate, gallic acids, and flavonoids including kaempferol and rhamnetin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne of the highest antioxidant concentrations of any spice on earth — gram for gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSheeta virya\u003c\/em\u003e (cool potency despite hot taste) — uniquely beneficial for inflammatory digestive conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBalances Kapha and Vata doshas — \u003cem\u003eKaphaghna\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVatahara\u003c\/em\u003e in Ayurvedic tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo additives, no fillers, no artificial treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNaturally gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e Eugenol — making up 72 to 90 percent of laung's essential oil — is one of the most comprehensively studied bioactive compounds in any spice, and its effects span the digestive, oral, respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, immune, and nervous systems simultaneously, making whole laung a true full-spectrum wellness spice with a therapeutic range that is difficult to match in any single ingredient. In multiple studies, eugenol has been shown to be more effective at neutralising free radicals and preventing oxidative damage to DNA, proteins, and lipid membranes than Vitamin E — making laung one of the most potent antioxidant foods available from a natural culinary source, with a remarkable capacity to reduce the cumulative oxidative stress that underlies most chronic diseases. Eugenol is a natural anaesthetic and antiseptic that provides immediate, clinically documented relief from toothache — it numbs the affected nerve, kills the bacteria causing infection, reduces gum inflammation, and is the active ingredient in eugenol-based dental anaesthetics used by dentists worldwide; chewing a single whole clove bud or pressing it against an aching tooth is India's oldest and most immediate natural dental remedy, and science fully confirms why it works. The antibacterial properties of whole laung are exceptional in their breadth — eugenol and tannins actively kill a wide range of human pathogens including E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Clostridium perfringens, and Candida albicans, as well as the cholera-causing bacteria Vibrio cholerae — making laung one of the most powerful natural antimicrobials in the kitchen and an irreplaceable daily defence for gut and oral microbiome health. Laung stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes and gastric juices, improves overall digestive efficiency, relieves gas, bloating, flatulence, nausea, dyspepsia, and gastric irritability — and its cool potency despite its pungent taste makes it particularly valuable for soothing inflammatory digestive conditions where other heating spices would aggravate; chewing two to three whole cloves after a heavy meal is one of Ayurveda's most effective and most ancient post-meal digestive remedies. Supports healthy blood sugar management — preclinical studies show clove extracts moderate blood sugar spikes by improving insulin sensitivity, and the presence of nigericin in laung has been shown to improve insulin secretion by pancreatic cells, making whole laung a valuable daily spice for those managing diabetes, pre-diabetes, or metabolic syndrome. Supports cardiovascular health through multiple pathways — eugenol acts as a natural anticoagulant that improves blood circulation and prevents excessive clotting, while laung's potassium content helps regulate blood pressure and its antioxidant compounds reduce oxidative damage to arterial walls and support healthy cholesterol levels. Clove contains potent expectorant properties — eugenol helps clear mucus and phlegm from the respiratory tract, reduces inflammation in bronchial linings, and provides meaningful relief from coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma episodes, and sinus congestion; in Ayurveda, laung is described as \u003cem\u003eKasa-Shwasahara\u003c\/em\u003e — the reliever of cough and breathlessness. Supports liver health and natural detoxification — eugenol and clove oil have been shown in studies to support healthy liver function, reduce fat accumulation in liver cells, improve the body's ability to process and eliminate toxins, and provide hepatoprotective benefits particularly relevant to non-alcoholic fatty liver conditions. Eugenol increases bone density and mineral content through its ability to improve calcium and phosphorus retention and its anti-inflammatory action on bone tissue — making laung a traditionally recognised and increasingly science-backed spice for bone health, particularly for women managing post-menopausal bone density loss. Supports testosterone levels and male reproductive health — traditional Ayurvedic use of laung as an aphrodisiac is supported by preliminary studies showing positive effects on testosterone levels and reproductive vigour. Laung has flavonoids including kaempferol and rhamnetin with specific anticancer research interest — eugenol has been shown in studies to increase apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancerous cells and reduce cell proliferation, with particular research focus on cervical cancer; this research remains at an early stage but reflects the depth of biological activity in this single spice. Chewing whole laung is one of India's most reliable and most natural breath fresheners — it kills halitosis-causing bacteria in the mouth, fights periodontal disease and gum infections, reduces oral inflammation, and leaves a clean, intensely fresh sensation that has made it a post-meal ritual in Indian homes for generations. In Ayurveda, described as \u003cem\u003eDeepana\u003c\/em\u003e (appetiser), \u003cem\u003ePachana\u003c\/em\u003e (digestive), \u003cem\u003eKrimighna\u003c\/em\u003e (antimicrobial), \u003cem\u003eShoolprashamana\u003c\/em\u003e (pain-relieving), \u003cem\u003eKaphaghna\u003c\/em\u003e (Kapha-reducing), \u003cem\u003eKasa-Shwasahara\u003c\/em\u003e (reliever of cough and breathlessness), and \u003cem\u003eRaktashodhaka\u003c\/em\u003e (blood purifier) — perhaps the broadest single-spice therapeutic classification in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy Whole Over Ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole clove buds preserve eugenol and all essential oils completely intact for 12–18 months when stored correctly. Ground laung powder begins losing its volatile compounds and therapeutic potency within weeks of grinding. Buying whole means the eugenol — the compound that does everything — is still fully active at the moment you need it, whether you are placing a bud against a toothache, adding to a tempering tadka, brewing a kadha, or chewing after a meal. For dental, therapeutic, and slow-infusion uses in particular, whole laung is entirely irreplaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe essential tempering spice — add 3–4 whole cloves to hot ghee or oil at the very start of any dal, biryani, korma, or slow-cooked curry for a deep, woody, intensely aromatic base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNon-negotiable in garam masala alongside dalchini, badi elaichi, kali mirch, and javitri — laung provides the base note that anchors the entire blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA defining flavour in biryani and pulao — whole cloves infuse the rice with a warm, penetrating depth that ground spices cannot replicate through long cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIndispensable in masala chai — one or two whole cloves added while brewing gives a sharp, warming throat-clearing quality that distinguishes a medicinal chai from a flavoured one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCore ingredient in slow-cooked Mughlai gravies, dal makhani, nihari, and dum preparations — add whole and allow to infuse through long, slow heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUse in achaar masalas, pickling liquids, and brines — laung's antimicrobial compounds act as a natural preservative alongside their flavour contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAdd to warm milk with honey and a pinch of haldi at bedtime for a deeply calming, immunity-supporting, anti-inflammatory sleep tonic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEssential in homemade kadha — the foundation spice alongside adrak, kali mirch, and tulsi for India's most trusted seasonal immunity drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUse in spiced baked goods — cakes, fruit breads, and festive cookies benefit from the deep, warm complexity of freshly ground whole laung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely warm, deeply sweet, and sharply pungent — with a powerful, penetrating fragrance that commands every dish and every room it enters. Whole laung releases its aroma in layers: a first burst of sharp intensity when it cracks open in hot oil, followed by a deep, woody warmth that diffuses slowly through a long-cooked preparation and a clean, cooling finish that lingers on the palate. This is the aroma that signals an Indian kitchen is at full power — irreplaceable, instantly recognisable, and utterly unlike any substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Wellness Ritual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePost-Meal Digestive \u0026amp; Breath Freshener:\u003c\/em\u003e Chew 2–3 whole cloves after meals — Ayurveda's oldest, most immediate, and most effective remedy for post-meal gas, bloating, bad breath, and digestive heaviness, with the added benefit of protecting the mouth from bacterial infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTooth \u0026amp; Gum Relief:\u003c\/em\u003e Place one whole clove bud directly against an aching tooth or inflamed gum — eugenol's anaesthetic and antiseptic properties provide immediate, natural pain and infection relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eImmunity Kadha:\u003c\/em\u003e Simmer 4–5 whole cloves with ginger, tulsi, dalchini, and kali mirch in two cups of water for 10 minutes; strain, add honey, and sip warm — India's most trusted seasonal cold, cough, and immunity remedy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLaung Chai:\u003c\/em\u003e Add 2 whole cloves to masala chai while brewing for a deeply warming, throat-clearing, digestion-supporting cup that is meaningfully more therapeutic than tea made with powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLaung Milk (Bedtime Tonic):\u003c\/em\u003e Add 3 whole cloves to warm milk; simmer for 5 minutes, strain, and drink with honey and a pinch of haldi — a calming, anti-inflammatory, immunity-strengthening sleep tonic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClove Water (Morning Detox):\u003c\/em\u003e Soak 4–5 whole cloves overnight in a glass of water; drink the infused water on an empty stomach for blood sugar support, liver detoxification, and digestive stimulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e For tempering, add whole cloves to hot ghee or oil and allow to splutter for 20–30 seconds before adding other ingredients — this blooms the eugenol into the fat and distributes it evenly through the entire dish. For grinding fresh powder, dry-roast cloves briefly on low heat, cool completely, then grind — freshly ground laung is dramatically more potent and aromatic than pre-ground powder. For chewing, 2–3 whole cloves after meals is a safe and effective daily amount. Store in an airtight glass container away from direct sunlight and moisture — eugenol is highly volatile and whole cloves lose potency quickly when exposed to air or heat. \u003cem\u003eNote: Due to eugenol's blood-thinning properties, those on anticoagulant medications or with bleeding disorders should consult their physician before consuming laung therapeutically in large quantities. Undiluted clove oil should never be swallowed. Pregnant women should use laung in normal culinary quantities only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e Biocompostable pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information (Per 100 g approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e Energy: 274 kcal | Protein: 6 g | Total Fat: 13 g — Saturated Fat: 3.6 g | Carbohydrates: 65 g | Dietary Fiber: 34 g | Sugars: 2.4 g | Sodium: 277 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins \u0026amp; Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C: 11.7 mg (13% DV) | Vitamin E: 8.8 mg (59% DV) | Vitamin K: 141.8 mcg (118% DV) | Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.16 mg (13% DV) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 0.22 mg (17% DV) | Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 1.56 mg (10% DV) | Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 0.39 mg (23% DV) | Folate: 25 mcg (6% DV) | Calcium: 632 mg (63% DV) | Iron: 11.8 mg (66% DV) | Magnesium: 259 mg (65% DV) | Phosphorus: 104 mg (10% DV) | Potassium: 1,020 mg (29% DV) | Zinc: 2.3 mg (21% DV) | Manganese: 60 mg (2,608% DV) | Copper: 0.37 mg (41% DV) | Selenium: 7.2 mcg (13% DV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGrindPound 100% Laung Sabut brings one of Ayurveda's most powerful and most complete healing spices to your kitchen and your daily wellness routine in its whole, most potent form — whole buds, eugenol intact, sealed with the full concentration of antimicrobial, analgesic, antioxidant, and digestive power that four thousand years of Indian medicine has always known exactly where to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"grindpound","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":47082725081259,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":47082725114027,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5291\/8699\/files\/100gmsclove-1.png?v=1779103669","url":"https:\/\/grindpound.com\/products\/100-laung-clove-%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%8c%e0%a4%82%e0%a4%97-whole-buds","provider":"grindpound","version":"1.0","type":"link"}