The Cloves are very common spices that are generally used for cooking and used in many remedies worldwide.
The clove spices that actually we called
it a “flower buds” of a plant scientifically named Sygizium aromaticum. The
word clove came from the word “clavus” which means nails.This particular name
came to trend because of the appearance similar to nails. The buds of clove are
picked when they are pink and are dried until they become brown.
Cloves are native to the Moluccas, which
was also known as the Spice Islands of Indonesia. It has been consumed in Asia
for more than 2,000 years ago.
The Clove that
is consuming all over the world today have a long history, during the 13th and
14th centuries it was transported all the way from Indonesia to China, India,
Persia, Africa, and Europe.
In its early stages of development,
flower buds are pale that gradually turn green, and finally, cloves become
bright red buds by harvest time. It is generally harvested when it reaches a
size of about 1.5-2 cm.
structurally each bud consists of a long
calyx. It has four spreading sepals and four petals closed. These petals are
closed in a small dome shape at the top.
The sweet smell of cloves is due to
eugenol (composition varies from 70-90%) properties in them. Aside from the
benefits of spices, cloves are also well known for their health benefits and
have traditionally been used as an ingredient in the preparation of remedies
for many diseases.
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Surprising Benefits of Cloves
If you’re looking to boost your
anti-oxidant level or to get some toothache relief or just enjoy some beneficial
aromatherapy and lots more, see what the cloves of your kitchen can benefits
you in your diet.
1.
It has antibacterial properties
Cloves have been used and found helpful
against a range of human pathogens due to its antibacterial properties. Extracts
of the cloves were powerful enough to kill pathogens. The Clove extracts are
also very effective against specific bacteria that spread cholera.
2.
It has aphrodisiac properties
Spices such as cloves and nutmeg are said
to have aphrodisiac properties that are mentioned according to Unani medicine
and Ayurveda.
Experiments with extracts of cloves and
nutmeg were tested against the standard drug, it has been found that both clove
and nutmeg showed positive results.
3.
It helps to better digestion
The Cloves are known better for their
condiments and carminative properties. When added to foods it increases
carminative properties and reduces the risk of flatulence caused by certain
dietary ingredients.
Cloves are also good for reducing,
dyspepsia, flatulence, gastric irritability, and nausea. They must be roasted
and powdered when taken with honey it aids to relieve digestive disorders.
4.
It boosts the immune system
There are various herbs that are
mentioned in Ayurveda effective for the development and protection of the
immune system.
One such plant is clove this
dried flower bud contains the compounds that help boost the immune system. It
increases the production of white blood cells improving the delayed-type
hypersensitivity.
5.
It has chemo-preventive properties
The Cloves are of great importance to the
medical community because of its preventive properties or anti-cancer
chemotherapy. Various tests have shown that the cloves are useful in
controlling lung cancer in its early stages.
6.
It makes bone stronger
The hydroalcoholic extracts of clove
include phenolic compounds such as eugenol and its derivatives, such as
flavones, flavonoids, and isoflavones.
These extracts have been particularly
useful in preserving bone density and bone mineral content and increased the
tensile strength of the bones in cases of osteoporosis.
7.
It helps to control diabetes
Cloves have been used as traditional
remedies for various ailments and one such is diabetes. In diabetes
patients, the amount of insulin produced by the body is not enough or does not
occur at all.
The studies have shown that extracts of
cloves mimic insulin in certain ways and helps to control sugar levels in the
blood.
8.
It helps in Liver Protection
Cloves are rich in antioxidants
properties which are best for the protection of organs from free radicals,
especially the liver.
The metabolism, in the long run,
increases the production and lipid profile of free radicals decreasing
antioxidants in the liver. Clove extracts are useful to counter these effects
with its hepatoprotective properties.
9.
It reduce cholesterol levels
According to research conducted on clove
in 2006, shows that cloves are extremely useful in balancing blood glucose
levels in diabetic patients.
It has been found that the clove that
mimics the activity of insulin once ingested. It is also noted that the clove
significantly reduced the concentration of cholesterol in the blood.
According to the circular of the American
Health Association, 10 grams of clove powder is effective in the treatment of
hypercholesterolemia’s it increases the synthesis of triglycerides in the body,
thereby decreasing the concentrations of cholesterol in the blood.
10.
It relieves joint pain
The clove has anti-inflammatory
properties. For this reason, it is used in the treatment of joint pain or for
patients with arthritis. Massaging clove oil on painful joints may reduce
inflammation and swelling it is an effective home remedy.
11.
It relieve heartburn
Clove is well also known for managing
issues of acidity due to its carminative properties. It is used in the
promotion of the gastric emptying process due to peristaltic action.
The research indicates that the
consumption of cloves increases the strength of contraction in the esophagus
and intestines so that the food drives in the forward direction thereby
preventing the risk of (GERD) gastroesophageal reflux disease.
12.
It relieve dental problem
Besides cooking one of the widest uses of
cloves is for dental problems such as painful gums, swelling, toothache, and
bad breath.
Clove has analgesic and local anesthetic
properties which eliminates the growth of bacteria in the mouth. Because of the
anti-bacterial effects cloves also used in eliminating bad breath.
Health
Side Effects Of Eating Cloves
If you already have used cloves before
but now you are experiencing some problems such as inflammation, redness, itchy
mouth, swelling or any such allergic reaction immediately stop taking cloves.
Besides this you must consult your doctor before taking clove oil or cloves in
the following situations:
§ In the condition of breastfeeding or nursing with
lactogin.
§ In the condition of having a history of medical
problems, such as allergies or hypersensitivity to the cloves.
§ In the condition of acute, chronic bleeding or you
are suffering from any coagulation disorder or the use of anticoagulants.
§ People having problems with kidney, liver, or
seizures should not consume clove oil.
§ Children and pregnant women should not use clove oil.
Like all other herbs and spices, it is necessary that cloves are consumed in
moderation. A large dose of undiluted clove oil can cause toxic effects such as
nausea, sore throat, vomiting, sedation, shortness of breath, fluid in the
lungs, and seizures.
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