benefits of cloves

Benefits of Cloves

1. Cloves
Clovesare anti fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic and analgesic. They re packed with antioxidants and are good sources of minerals (especially manganese), omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and vitamins
2. Cloves used
Cloves are a very common type of spices that are extensively used for cooking and other purposes. It is also prominently used in Cigarettes to add flavour. It is used to make oil, as an antiseptic and even for other medicinal purposes.
3. Temporarily treat a toothache
You can temporarily alleviate the pain by dabbing a little clove oil on a cotton ball and placing it on the sore tooth or on your gums. An added benefit is that it will also pull out any infection.
4. Relieve upper respiratory infections
Ayurveda suggests making a tea to lessen, or prevent, colds and flu. It is also used as an expectorant, making it easier to cough up phlegm. Cloves are a natural painkiller and also attack germs, so they ll help you get rid of that sore throat.
5. Reduce inflammation
Use clove oil to massage sore muscles; some also use it for arthritis and rheumatism. Clove is an herb. People use the oils, dried flower buds, leaves, and stems to make medicine.Cloves should be kept in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place.
6. Treat scrapes and bruises
Cloves are pretty strong and can sting, so the best bet is to probably make a poultice with a little olive oil. Clove is used for upset stomach and as an expectorant. Expectorants make it easier to cough up phlegm. Clove oil is used for diarrhea, hernia, and bad breath. Clove and clove oil are used for intestinal gas, nausea, and vomiting.
7. Improve digestion
Cloves help relax the smooth lining of the GI tract, so they help alleviate vomiting, diarrhea, intestinal gas and stomachaches. Just be careful; since they re strong, they can also irritate the stomach.
8. Enhance sexual health
Sometimes used as an aphrodisiac, cloves can also help men from reaching orgasm too early. clove is also applied to the skin as part of a multi ingredient product used to keep men from reaching orgasm too early (premature ejaculation).
9. Nausea and vomiting
Cloves and clove oil when taken together can provide relief from Nausea. Clove oil seems to be safe when applied to the skin. However, frequent and repeated application of clove oil in the mouth or on the gums can sometimes cause damage to the gums, tooth pulp, skin, and mucous membranes.
10. Cough and breath
Cough and bad breath can be cured by consuming cloves. These are very common problems that we all face and can be very well treated by the consumption of cloves on a daily basis. You can do this by including them in your dishes and also as refreshments at any time of the day.