The Benefits of Cloves

It is quite common in many parts of the world particularly North African countries that cloves are a natural flavor to use in different recipes, but in fact, it’s ideal for plenty of ailments, mainly dental.

 Besides being flavor, cloves are a medical herb, which is widely known to alleviate toothaches. It is a perfect remedy for dental pain, bad breath and even gum infections. In addition to being antiseptic and antibacterial, cloves contain eugenol oil, which acts as an anesthetic.

 1-    Rich in Minerals

Cloves are best known for their richness in several vitamins and minerals very needed for our bodies such as vitamin K, C and A, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, sodium, calcium, potassium and manganese. This combination of minerals and vitamins can work just perfect against a number of health problems.

 2-    Ideal for Immunity

Cloves can combat infections and strengthen immunity system. Proven in recent studies, clove oil may help alleviate if not treat many arthritis and rheumatism. In muscle massage, for instance, it reduces inflammation, injuries and relives pain due to its powerful antioxidants called "phenols". These are compounds used to stop the reaction of free radicals with other molecules in your body.

Though it is not recommended to use directly on the eye without consulting a doctor, cloves have a role in treating infections inside the eye.

 3-    Perfect for Respiratory System

In addition to strengthening immunity, cloves are excellent for the respiratory system. Cloves prevent upper respiratory infections and other flu-related diseases such as coughs, asthma, trachea infections, sinusitis, and many others. It is still renowned as an expectorant and natural analgesic that treats sore throats due to its richness in antibacterial properties.

 4-    Promotes Sexual Satisfaction

The most striking fact is that cloves develop sexual ability. It has been recently found that cloves have a role in treating the problems of premature ejaculation for it delays achieving orgasm.

In nutshell, cloves are really more than flowers to add flavor to our different meals.