Cloves

Cloves are flower buds that come from the clove tree and this tiny spice has loads of nutrition and healing capabilities. These small spices have a strong mint-like taste that is basically known for their anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties that help your body fight many diseases. Cloves originated from Indonesia and largely growing in south india, Botanical Name - Syzygium aromaticum(L) Merr.& Perry. Cloves are best known as a sweet and aromatic spice, but they have also been used in traditional medicine.   Medicinal values Cloves are said to prevent you from cancerous tumours and aids in the death of cancerous cells. Eugenol is the major property of clove that helps prevent cancer. Nigericin is the major compound found in cloves that help prevent diabetes. It also helps in improving insulin secretion and your blood sugar levels can be stabilised. There are certain compounds found in cloves that can reduce stomach ulcers and this is caused due to the oil that cloves contain. Always remember that a healthy stomach means healthy digestion. Clove oil helps in treating bronchitis, cold and cough including asthma. Clove consists of oil that will soothe your respiratory tract. Again clove oil can aid in blood circulation as this impacts your body’s metabolism and body temperature. The Eugenol enzyme present in clove provides relief for your health. This substance has antibacterial properties that help you deal with pain and factors that the body is suffering from. The best remedy for curing toothache is to place one piece of clove in your mouth and moist them with your saliva and then gently start chewing them. The oil that is released by the clove helps fight the pain. Clove has cooling and relieving properties that can work wonders for you including fighting a bad headache. Clove oil is said to be just the right cure if you're suffering from acne. It is the antifungal and antibacterial properties in clove that aid in fighting this condition. Clove oil also helps in improving skin health by killing bad bacteria and fighting inflammation. Clove has the capability of fighting inflammation in your mouth and throat. Cloves have many potential health benefits, including keeping blood sugar in check and helping block the growth of bacteria. You can use clove for cooking purposes and this can aid in improving your health.