Cloves: important benefits revealed that you should know about

Clove is a spice that is the dried flower buds of the clove tree. It lowers blood sugar and helps treat the cardiovascular and digestive systems.

Cloves have been actively used in the kitchen for many years to flavor various dishes and drinks.

OBOZREVATEL, together with cocinafacil.com.mx, offers a closer look at its benefits and how to use it.

Benefits of cloves

• Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, it fights indigestion and eliminates diarrhea.
• It prevents blood clotting and stimulates good blood circulation.
• Eugenol (the main component of the essential oil) supports the health of the cardiovascular system.
• Fights nausea and dizziness.
• It acts as a natural painkiller and reduces toothache.
• Its flavonoids can lower blood sugar levels.
• It is effective for the treatment of respiratory diseases and acts as an expectorant that removes sputum.
• Reduces throat irritation.
• If used as an essential oil, it helps to relax.

How to use

Cloves are most commonly used as a flavoring spice for recipes, but they can also be used to make tea.

To do this, you need:

• Boil a glass of water, add 3 clove buds
• Let it brew for 10 minutes
• Serve with lemon and a teaspoon of honey