Cloves

Cloves are dried aromatic buds of a tree. It’s used widely in Indian cuisine and is researched wide for it’s properties.

Cloves belong to the family Myrtaceae. Syzgium aromaticum

Presenting to you some of the properties of clove and how could it be consumed.

Cloves are rich in Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It’s also good in antibacterial, anti inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Vitamin C acts as a boost to the immune system.

It has anti bacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

It improves digestive enzymes production and study shows that it treats ulcer, reduce gastric problems and help treat nausea.

For nausea dip a kerchief in the clove oil and smell. Roasted clove powder in honey gives relief from vomitting.

It has local anaesthetic property that could give temporary relief to the toothache before attended by the doctor.

Inhale the steam of clove to get releaved from respiratory problems such as sore throat, stuffy nose, common cold, asthma and other sinus conditions.

Liver detoxifies the blood and it’s so crucial it functions well. Eugenol in the clove improves liver function.

Pain reduction and anti-inflammatory

Clove powder with rock salt in water heals headaches

Mix coconut oil and clove powder and apply on the painful areas.

Bone health

Cloves are rich in flavonoids, Manganese and Eugenol. These increase bone density and helps in bone creation. Manganese is both anti-bacterial and improves brain health.

Gum health

Clove kills bad breath if taken with basil (or mint) as a mouth wash. It also reduces the percentage of bacterial decay and reduces plaque formation. It’s been tried and tested for 21 days.

Cancer prevention

Eugenol, a compound in clove has anti cancer properties and is still under research. Large doses of eugenol intake is found to be toxic to health.

Polyphenols

Polyphenols are widely seen in plant products. These compounds in cloves lowers cholesterol, improves artery function, longevity, defends against free radicals in blood.

Vitamin K in cloves helps in healthy blood clotting. Individual intake of Vitamin K capsules need a doctor’s consultation.

These spicy, sweet, aromatic cloves could be added in cakes, cuisines, boiled water, with honey or can be chewed. Make it a part of your life as it holds a lot of goodness within it.