Clove is an important spice in the Indian kitchen. It is always added in addition to other Indian spices to add a burst of flavour to your palette. Clove is an easy home remedy for several health ailments. Find out the health benefits of cloves.

 
 

Cloves are dried buds of the clove tree which has medicinal properties due to its anti-bacterial properties and antiseptic properties. The following health benefits of cloves are derived from these medicinal properties.

 

 

Bad breathe : Cloves are a good solution to bad breathe. It is also an ingredient in herbal toothpaste as it fights toothache and prevents bad breathe. It is recommended to place a clove where the tooth aches.

 

 

Blood circulation: The oil extracted from cloves helps improve blood circulation, which is important for the proper functioning of the organs and the cells. Clove oil nourishes the skin too when applied externally. Clove oil can also improve the immune system by purifying the blood.

 

 

Metabolism: Cloves help to stimulate metabolism which can be an add on for your weight loss programme.

 

Digestion : Spices should be avoided to resolve digestive disorders, but clove can help you ease digestion and reduce your chances of a build up of flatulence.

 

 

Relief from coughing: Since cloves have anti-bacterial properties, it can fight coughs. Add few cloves to your tea to relieve yourself from a cough.

 

 

Muscle spasm: Cloves help you reduce muscle spasms and help ease out the muscles during cramps.

 

 

Anti-oxidants: This herb contains beneficial anti-oxidants can fight free radicals and help prevent skin damage.

 

 

Anti-septic purpose: Due to cloves ability to fight bacteria and germs, cloves is a good home remedy for infections, burns and wounds.