Jovita Akpala

It is now a known fact that Cloves make one of the best dishes, they are superb for spice blends and they are an incredible ingredient in Indian Garam Masala mixes and Indian cuisines. Several articles may have been written on this subject but there is need for more emphasis as this wonder spice can not be over emphasized. Cloves are referred to as slightly bitter and aromatic, with digestive and antispasmodic, diuretic, warming and rejuvenating properties. Its most valuable component is the Eugenol, which has the potential to prevent environmental toxicity. The following are more benefits of Cloves. AMAZING BENEFITS OF CLOVES 1. Cloves improve the chances of getting pregnant!: Cloves have been used in Asia as a fertility spice for centuries. Taking Clove water first thing in the morning by aspiring moms has been helpful to improve egg multiplication in women. There is even a myth that it helps in twins conception. This has not been certified but cloves are wonderful for women's reproductive health. Half a Cup of cloves boiled in a liter of water does just the trick. 2. Helps with Flatulence and Colic relief: Cloves contain compounds that help to relax the lining of gastrointestinal tracts. This provides relief for common digestive problems including flatulence. 3. Helps with Cough and Asthma: So if you are asthmatic, do carry a bit in your purse. Clove essential oil may help to relieve asthmatic symptoms like wheezing, chest pain and difficulty in breathing. 4. Clove is an antioxidant: Clove is not only an antioxidant but is also full of essential nutrients like manganese, calcium, omega 3 fatty acid and vitamin K and C 5.Cloves promotes Bone health: Cloves are high in phenol, a compound which has been shown to enhance bone mineral content and bone quality. The nutrients as stated above are also essential for bone health and it improves bone mineral density. 6. Help improve respiratory conditions: When Clove oil is massaged over the nose it helps relieve sinus and open the breathing passage. It is advised that Clove oil be diluted in carrier oils or water as it can be really potent. Chewing cloves keeps you warm from within. 7. Relieves Nausea: Just two cloves can make you bounce back to life and it improves your mood. Clove is a remedy for vomiting due to motion sickness. Make a cup of tea with a cup of water boiled with half a teaspoon of clove. 8. Improves the digestive system: Cloves have been known to improve digestion as just taking a bite of 2 or 3 clove pods will make you belch in a few minutes and you get relief instantly. Cloves eliminate acidity and dispels gas. It improves saliva production and reduces muscle contraction in the digestive tracts. 9. Treats Yeast infection: Cloves contain the following anti-fungal components Eugenol, Eugenyl acetate, Caryophyllene and Locaryophyllene. But Eugenol is an immune system buster and its said to kill Candida yeast cells. So if the ladies feel any discomfort down there, taking 3 cloves morning and night can restore comfort within a few days. 11. Clear Fungal related problem: These include Athletic foot, bad breath, bloating and pains. It has a fast killing effect over certain yeast cells and its fungicidal activity on candida albicans is similar to hospital grade disinfectants. Cloves fight parasites by destroying the outer casing of parasite eggs. DON'T REALIZE THIS LATE: HIDDEN SECRETS OF CLOVES 12. Clove is a Vaginal Lubricant: Cloves improves sexual mood and lubricates in case of vaginal dryness. 13. Relief Toothache: Cloves improve comfort in toothaches when clove powder is administered to the area of tooth problem and allowed to sit for a while. Its antimicrobial feature is put to work, thus microbes are eliminated. 14. Cure Bad Breath: Cloves when taken as tea help eliminate bad breath that comes from the digestive tracts. Nibbling on a few every day helps as well. One clove is just fine as we have to check other health conditions like High Blood pressure and diabetes. 15. Great for Hypertensive patients: Cloves reduce the risks of Heart attacks in patients with High Blood pressure as it prevents Blood clotting. It is advised not to take cloves when on Hypertension drugs. 16. Great for Diabetes: Cloves help to aid diabetic conditions as it regulates blood sugar and improves insulin production. It is advised to stay away from cloves if taking insulin boosting drugs These are a number of benefits that are so far very important to note. Don't you think Cloves should always be in a travel pack? They also have emergency benefits too as we can see. Not only are cloves a wonder-spice to add to our dishes, they can also be noted as a spice with preventive measures against sicknesses as they even boost our immunity, remember to take Cloves in a moderate quantity always. Have you had Cloves in this manner before? Share your experience if you have a different testimony about cloves. See you in the next post, Winks!