Clove Side Effects, Benefits & Details
Did you know that clove is refreshing mouth freshener and above all a natural one without any harmful chemicals or preservatives? It all dates back to 3rd BC China, when emperor demanded his people should have fresh breath while talking to him, that’s when cloves came to the rescue!
Cloves are harvested in different times depending on the area they are cultivated. They also have crimson flowers that evolve from a pale hue and the to green. They are widely cherished flavor in various cuisines especially Indian and are used widely in curries and meat. Cloves are not just natural mouth fresheners; they have immense health benefits too!
How Cloves Benefit Health?
Tooth and Gum Health: Have you come across toothpastes that claims to have clove in them which strengthens tooth gums? Well, whether they have or don’t, cloves do help to maintain the gum health and keep the mouth super fresh! They also help to reduce tooth ache and related diseases.
Diabetes: Cloves due to presence of nigericin, they help maintain the blood sugar levels when added in moderate quantities in food, by improving insulin production in body.
Cancer: Cloves are composed of eugenol that are an effective cancer killing agents, they also help in fight against tumors and make sure that cancer cells are killed in abundance.
Respiration: Cloves are amazing decongestion agents. Rubbing clove oil while have cold on chest can help reduce the congestion of chest and providing fast relief. Drinking clove oil mixed in slight warm water can provide natural relief against sore throat.
Digestion: Stomach mucous is thickened when cloves are added to the diet, which helps in reduced ulcers and heightened digestion.
Blood flow: Rich in antioxidants help ensure that cloves purify blood and improve metabolism of the body. They also regulate the body temperature.
Stress buster: Cloves are proved to induce sleep naturally, hence drinking clove cinnamon tea can prove extreme beneficial if you suffer from sleep troubles.
Headache: Drinking cloves, ginger, cinnamon tea helps provide relief from headaches.
Other Benefits Of Clove
Clove oil when used on skin can reduce ageing and sagging of skin. When mixed with honey, they reduce the acne spread due to its antibacterial properties. Above all, cloves are natural powerhouse of nutrition. They are great for liver, teeth and overall body health.
Side Effects Of Clove
- Even nectar in excess proves to be poisonous. The same applies for cloves too. When used in large quantities they do have side effects associated with it.
- If used in high quantities they can cause sore gums and bleeding.
- Some people are allergic to cloves, make sure to try it on a patch of skin before using beauty products with clove.
- Pregnant ladies should use clove only after checking with their doctors.
- Over dosage of clove oil can affect liver, especially in children.
Indian households often have an spice box filled with precious spices like cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves etc. Importance of spices in our daily diet is better understood by our ancestors than the current generation. Now is a high time to opt for better health and green changes in diet for a sublime living.









