Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands (or Moluccas) in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice.

However, only a few users are aware of the medicinal properties it possesses.

According to the National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, the nutrients found in 100 grams of cloves include 65 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of protein, 13 grams of total lipids, 2 grams of sugars, 274 kcal of energy, and 33 grams of dietary fibres.

Minerals in cloves include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, and zinc. The vitamins found in them include vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, and vitamin K.

See the health benefits of cloves:

1.Toothaches and oral diseases

Cloves are listed as an ingredient in over 99% of toothpaste. The primary reason for doing so are the biochemicals that contain pain-killing properties in clove. They are known to provide relief from toothaches. Also, cloves are highly recommended in ancient ayurvedic medicinal practices for gum diseases such as periodontitis and gingivitis.

Cloves can also be taken for gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis

2. Aids in digestion

Blessed with biochemicals, this multi-nutrient spice helps in improving digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes. It also aids in reducing dyspepsia and nausea.

3. Protects liver

Hepatoprotective properties and antioxidants in clove extracts are helpful in protecting the organs from free radicals. It aids in increasing metabolism and decreases the production of antioxidants in the liver.

You can use either whole cloves or ground powder in your meals.

4. Removes acne and cures blemishes and scars

Clove has a strong anaesthetic property. The spice not only helps in controlling acne breakout on the skin but can also work on curing blemishes and scars and treating the bacteria that leads to skin problems.

Clove and its extracts have widely been used in face packs, massage creams, and other beauty products that cure acne.

5. Prevents hair loss

Thinning of hair and hair fall is a common effect of ageing. However, it is believed that one of the benefits of cloves is that the oil can help grow and thicken hair and reduce baldness.

Source: Fabnaturals