Clove smokes are a traditional form of aromatherapy that involves burning dried clove buds to release their fragrant smoke. This practice has been used for centuries in various cultures for its purported health benefits and mood-enhancing effects.
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of the clove tree, native to Indonesia. They have a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma due to the presence of a compound called eugenol. When burned, cloves release this compound into the air, creating a fragrant smoke that has been associated with several benefits, including: