Health Benefits of Clove

Clove is a dried flower bud of the clove tree. Its scientific name is Syzygium aromaticum and its name is derived from a Latin word “calvus” which means nail as it looks like a nail.  It is not only used to add flavor and aroma to foods, such as soups, stews, sauces, curries, rice dishes but also provides innumerable health benefits, such as:

1) Oral Health: It helps promote oral health by reducing plaque deposition and bacterial growth in the mouth and is also effective against gingivitis.

2) Slow Down Aging: Cloves are high in antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals which may cause oxidative stress. Thus, it helps slow down the ageing process.

3) Boost Immunity:  The vitamin C found in clove strengthens the immune system, and vitamin k found in this spice promotes blood clotting.

4) Antimicrobial: The antimicrobial properties of cloves can prevent bacterial growth that may cause diarrhea, cramps, fatigue, etc.

5) Promotes Skin Health: Clove oil can be used to treat or prevent acne, pimples, etc.

6) Reduce Stomach Ulcer: According to some researches, some compounds in cloves can reduce stomach ulcers and aid digestion. The clover oil helps maintain and improve the thickness of gastric mucus, this protects the stomach and thus prevents peptic ulcers.

7) Control Blood Sugar: It has been found in researches that clove helps regulate blood sugar levels, i.e., keeps blood sugar under control.

8) Reduce Toothache: Clove also has analgesic properties. It is very effective against toothache, provides instant relief from toothache.

9) Healthy Liver: It has been found in studies that compound found in Cloves help promote liver health.

10) Prevents Constipation: It is rich in fiber that makes it an excellent natural remedy to prevent constipation.

11) Obesity: In research, it has been found that clove extract has the potential to reduce the occurrence of obesity due to a diet rich in fat.

12) Help Fight Cancer: In a study, the clove extract was found effective against tumor growth and to induce cancer cell death. In another study, it was found to be lethal to breast cancer cells.