Cloves

 Cloves

Introduction

Cloves are aromatic flower buds belongs to Myretacea Syzygium aromaticum family.  Clove is evergreen herbal tropical plant.it's small reddish brown buds with dried texture , unopened and nail-shaped are used in spices and medical reasons.cloves has strong aroma and taste is pungent.Cloves are native to the Maluku islands of Indonesia, though are currently produced and exported by Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Madagascar.The name “clove” derives from the Latin word for nail, clavus (because of its shape).

Cloves Description

Cloves tree are grows up to 8 to 12 metres in height.it has gland dotted leaves which are small in size and simple.clove tree take 20 years to grow completely. flowers produces after 6 years growing of tree.cloves are 0.5-0.75 inches long and consist of stems with four unopened petals which form a small ball in the center. 

Cloves contents

Cloves contains antioxidants,Beta-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K,Eugenol, Potassium,Fiber,Fats, Proteins, Manganese, Carbohydrates, Essential Oils, Flavonoids,Tannins, Triterpenoids,Iron, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Thiamine.

Benefits of Cloves

1) Cloves are high in antioxidants, including eugenol, which can help reduce oxidative stress.

2) Cloves contains  Eugenol which is helpful to reduce cancer cell growth .

3) Cloves has antimicrobial properties which helps to promote oral health.

4) Cloves promotes liver health.

5) Cloves may help promote insulin production and lower blood sugar.

6) Cloves extract and manganese may help increase bone mineral density.

7) Cloves extract and clove oil may increase the production of gastric mucus and help protect against stomach ulcers. 

8) Cloves oil is useful to reduce acnes and pimples.

9) Clove oil may be helpful in protecting against food poisoning.

10) Cloves aid in prompt blood clotting processes in tissue injuries.

11) Cloves are best for brain functions.

12) Cloves are helpful to promotes hair and skin health.

13) cloves decrease the toxicity in blood and increase the resistance against diseases by stimulating white blood cells.

14) The eugenol in cloves possess strong anti-inflammatory properties and helps ease pain by stimulating pain receptors in the body.

15) Clove oil is an effective remedy for dental pain, toothaches, sore gums, and mouth ulcers due to its germicidal properties.