The sweet and aromatic indulgence of Cloves is a bud of the evergreen Clove tree. It is known for the soothing warm and spicy flavour. It can be used while cooking almost everything. It not only adds that richness of flavour but is also well known for its health benefits.
Few key health benefits of cloves associated to its consumption are listed below:
- Less Calories more Nutrition
Yes, cloves are extremely low in calories but rich in other nutrients such as fibre, manganese and Vitamin K. Manganese is extremely important for strengthening muscles and increasing cognitive abilities.
- Rich in Antioxidants
Antioxidants are important for reducing oxidative stress that leads to a number of diseases. Eugenol, a compound present in Cloves is known to be a natural antioxidant. Adding cloves to your diet along with other antioxidants can keep your body healthy.
- Keeps Blood Sugar under check
The compounds found in cloves have the potential to keep blood sugar in Control. A study performed on mice has proven that cloves aid in the transference of sugar from blood to cells of the body.
- Improves bone health
- Potential of improving liver health
Aforementioned compound Eugenol present in cloves has a very high potential of improving liver health. A test tube study has shown the significant decrease in fatty liver following regular consumption of cloves.
- Protects against cancer
Test-tube studies indicates that the compound present in the clove can reduce the growth of cancerous cells and promotes death to the cancerous cells. One study using the concentrated clove oil observed death of the 80% of the esophageal cancerous cells.
- Antibacterial and Antimicrobial properties
Another test-tube study proved that Clove oil can kill 3 common types of bacteria, including E. coli (a strain of food poisoning bacteria). In one more study it was found out that, clove halts the growth of bacteria’s that causes gum disease. Therefore, it will not be wrong to say that cloves antibacterial and antimicrobial properties can promote oral health.
- Toothache medicine
One of the best answers to the question how to get rid of toothache at night? is the clove oil. Clove having a vast number of health benefits is also considered one of the strongest toothache medicine as it provides instant oral pain relief to the affected area.
Side effects of eating Cloves
Cloves are beneficial for our health in numerous ways. However, some people might be allergic to Cloves. In such cases swelling, redness, problems in breathing etc. can be caused. If you are experiencing such difficulties, contact your physician immediately.
Other common side effects of cloves are:
- Problem in Erection.
- Problem in reaching climax.
- Skin irritations like itching and rashes.
- Swollen gums, sore throat, irritation inside mouth and bleeding.
- Eugenol is toxic when taken in high amount.
- Overdosing of clove oil can harm the liver, especially in children.
