- As one teaspoon of ground cloves contains carbohydrates, fiber, minerals and vitamins such as vitamin K and vitamin C, as it is low in calories, in addition to nutrients. Clove is one of the medicinal herbs that has been used in treatment since ancient times. What are the most important benefits of cloves? 🛑 Health benefits of cloves Cloves are one of the spices used to add flavor to many recipes, and it is famous for being a pain reliever, especially toothache, and its usefulness is not limited to that, as it has many benefits, most notably the following:
- 1. Help prevent infections and strengthen immunity It turns out that cloves may help treat many infections because they contain powerful antioxidants called phenols, which fight free radicals. Among the most prominent infections and diseases that cloves contribute to combating are the following: 📍 Arthritis and rheumatism, this is done by massaging clove oil on the muscles. 📍Treatment of infectious eye infections, but it is not recommended to use it on the eye without consulting a doctor. 📍 Cancers, especially cancers of the digestive system, and this is done by eating cloves in appropriate quantities. 2. Promote respiratory health Cloves help the respiratory system with the following: 📍 Prevention of upper respiratory infections, and alleviation of their symptoms. 📍 Prevention of respiratory diseases caused by colds, flu, coughs, colds, and asthma. 📍 Prevention of tracheitis, sinusitis. 📍Expel phlegm and get rid of it quickly 3. Help treat and relieve tooth and gum pain One of the most common benefits of clove is its role in relieving dental pain. In addition to being antiseptic and antibacterial, it contains Eugenol oil, which acts as an anesthetic. By adding a little clove oil to a cotton swab and placing it on the place of pain, then the immediate analgesia will begin. In addition, it is also used to remove bad breath. 4. Promote digestive health It was found that cloves help the digestive system in the following: 📍 Facilitate digestion 📍 Expel gases. 📍Reduce vomiting 📍 Reducing stomach pain. 📍 Treat diarrhea. 📍 Reducing the risk of stomach ulcers, and helping to heal them, if they are present. 5. Contribute to the regulation of blood sugar levels It was found that cloves help regulate blood sugar levels in diabetic patients, thus reducing their risk of various complications. 6. Contribute to improving liver function The antioxidant eugenol present in cloves makes it a good aid in improving liver function, in addition to its usefulness in reducing the risk of cirrhosis and fatty liver disease.
- 🟫 Cautions and side effects of cloves Despite the benefits of cloves, there are some side effects of its use. Here are the most important of these side effects and warnings about them: Cloves are safe to use for most as long as they are used in small, appropriate amounts, but if they are too much it can cause some problems. 📍 The use of cloves for children is unsafe, and may cause them health problems, such as: imbalance of body fluids, and liver damage (Cirrhosis). 📍 Clove oil is safe to use on the skin, but increasing its use in relieving tooth and gum pain may cause some problems. 📍 Dried cloves may cause allergic reactions and irritation to some, so use caution. 📍 Inhaling cigarette smoke with cloves may cause some risks to the respiratory system and suffer from some infections. 📍 Clove may cause bleeding in some, as it contains some substances that prevent or slow down clotting, and for this also it is not recommended to use it before and after surgical operations. 📍 Pregnant and breastfeeding women should pay attention to the safe quantities of cloves for their situation.
- Cloves contain many natural elements that help protect health from various diseases, including that it contains antioxidants, antibacterials and antifungals. Therefore, most women are keen to have cloves available in their kitchen on a permanent basis, to be used with a group of other spices in preparing food, due to its delicious taste and high nutritional value.