Carnations are the flower buds of the clove tree, native to Indonesia. It is an evergreen tree of the myrtle plant family. Clove is a powerful aromatic spice. It is a popular spice known all over the world. Due to the many and varied benefits of cloves, its uses are also diverse.
The nutritional value of cloves :
Clove contains many nutrients, the most important of which are the following:
Vitamin K.
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Iron.
magnesium.
phosphorous.
Sodium.
Calcium.
potassium.
manganese.
Health benefits of cloves :
Clove is 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
2. Promote respiratory health
3. Help treat and relieve tooth and gum pain
4. Promote digestive health
6. Contribute to the regulation of blood sugar levels
7. Contribute to improving liver function
How to use clove pills?
Drink soaked or boiled cloves: You can benefit from the benefits of soaked cloves by drinking it every morning on an empty stomach. A soaked clove can be prepared by taking a small amount of clove powder and putting it in boiling water, then leaving it to cool a little and then drinking it, and we mention the damages of cloves below.
What is clove oil and what are its benefits :
Clove oil is an essential oil that is extracted from the clove tree, through the distillation of dried flower buds that were taken from the clove tree, and the leaves and stems can be used to extract the oil. It is characterized by a strong pungent flavor, and as mentioned previously, clove oil contains eugenol, which acts as an anesthetic and anti-bacterial, in addition to the fact that clove oil is anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal.
Clove side effects :
In addition to the benefits of soaked cloves, and the benefits of boiling cloves, soaked or boiled cloves and its oil can lead to some side effects, especially if they are used incorrectly.
- stomach upset.
- interaction with medications used such as aspirin, warfarin, and ibuprofen; Therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor before adding large amounts of it to the diet.
