A staple to Indian cuisine, this spice serves various other purposes for people. Traditionally used as medicine, cloves still provide multiple health benefits.
Aids Digestion
Regular consumption of 1-2 cloves in the morning enhances the secretion of digestive enzymes, thereby preventing disorders like indigestion and constipation. It is also rich in fibre that improves digestive health.
Boosts Immunity
Cloves have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and gastro-protective properties that help boost the immune system.
Control Diabetes
Cloves have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that help to keep one’s blood sugar levels in check. They also promote the process of insulin production for better diabetic control.
Fights Oral Diseases
Eugenol is a chemical found in cloves that has both anaesthetic and antibacterial properties. It treats people with mouth and jaw pain, bleeding and sore gums.
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Cloves were traditionally used as a pain reliever for headaches. Crush a few cloves and cover them with the help of a handkerchief. Its aroma is known to ease throbbing headaches.
Promotes Weight Loss
This spice has anti cholesteric properties that tone down cholesterol and even increase metabolic rate. Thus, it helps one to burn calories and lose weight.
Increases Testosterone Levels
Studies suggest that cloves boost testicular function, which increases testosterone levels and thus enhances fertility.
Prevents Cancer
Eugenol in cloves possesses strong anti-carcinogenic or chemopreventive properties. It also contains betulinic acid and other triterpenes which fight the early stage of breast, lung, and ovarian cancer.
Relieves Stress
Known to have anti-stress properties that make one feel relaxed and calm, cloves protect cells against free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and lowering anxiety.
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