Published on 12:00 AM, August 30, 2015

Health benefits of Clove

Like other spices, cloves are available throughout the year. They are renowned for providing their uniquely warm, sweet and aromatic taste to ginger bread and pumpkin pie.

Clove contains significant amounts of an active component called eugenol, which has made it the subject of numerous health studies, including studies on the prevention of toxicity from environmental pollutants like carbon tetrachloride, digestive tract cancers, and joint inflammation.

Colve's following health benefits are specially noticeable.

• Helps with cough and cold symptoms

• Natural mouth freshener

• Fights nausea

• Helps gastric upsets

• Avoids bloating

• Reduces mouth ulcers

• Fights tooth pain and bleeding gums

• Helps control high cholesterol levels

• Increases blood circulation

• Works as an antiseptic