Welcome to Debe Media.In today article you and I will learn about Cloves,it health benefits, nutrients it contains and food recipes you can use with it at home.
Introduction
Cloves is a popular yet uncommon spice in the world.Cloves is a brown blackish bud.Cloves originates from Moluccas Island in Indonesia.Cloves is mostly popular and used Asia,Europe and Middle East for medicine and cooking.The scientific name of cloves is Syzygium aromaticum.
Nutrients it contains
Cloves contains many nutrients such as vitamins K,C,E,B6,B9, manganese,iron, potassium,zinc.
1. Vitamin K
Vitamin K in cloves strengthen bones and helps in supporting of blood circulation which prevents or reduces osteoporosis (weak or fragile bones).
2. Vitamin C
Vitamin C in cloves boost your immune system and supports in glowing skin.
3. Vitamin E
Vitamin E is essential in slowing aging and serves as an antioxidant that protects cells in the human body from damaging.
4. Vitamin B6
Also known as “Pyridoxine” helps in the break down of fats, protein,and carbohydrates into energy.It improves the mood of an individual which prevents and reduces of one getting depressed.
5. Vitamin B9
Also known as folate prevents anemia and helps in the formation of red blood cells.
Health benefits
1. Promotes healthy skin
2. Promotes healthy bones
3. Prevent or slow down cancer.
4. Improves in blood circulation in the body.
5. Supports digestion in your body.
6. Boost your immune system.
7. Improves mood and reduces stress.
8. Improves in sexual health of an individual.
9. Contains antioxidants which protect cells and prevents aging.
10. Control the blood sugar level in an individual.
How to use
1. To preserve food from spoiling.
Due to cloves containing eugenol( contains antifungal, antibacterial properties) which reduces or prevents food spoilage.
Al you have to do is rub your meat with cloves,place some in rice or flour which will prevent insects and mold from growing in it.
2.In skin and hair care.
To prevent pimples or acne mix cloves and a teaspoon of coconut oil.One can also mix cloves with honey or aloe vera which will lead to skin glowing.
3. It can be used as tea (clove tea).
To make a refreshing tea in the morning before going to work.Mix 3 to 4 spoons of cloves and add honey or lemon to it.You can also use cinnamon and honey in another way.It is something i have tried and enjoyed and i will recommend it.
4. Used in cooking as a spice.
Few centuries before and now people still use it in preparing soup,stew, beverages and baking dessert.
5. Used as massage oil.
With the mixture of cloves and coconut oil or olive oil,one can use it to massage back pain,muscle sores and stiff joints.
6. Cloves can be used to prevent bad breath and tooth ache.
Cloves can be used as a mouth rinse or applied to the aching tooth using mixing coconut oil and cloves.
7. Used to reduce weight.
Food Recipes
1. Masala chai
2. Coffee with cloves
3. Mulled wine
4. Pilaf rice
5. Fruit compote
6. Pickles and chutney
7. Clove cake
Precautions
1. Its not advice able for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
2. Babies and children are not advised to use it (can lead to burns).
3. Never use undiluted clove oil on skin and gums because it can lead to irritation or burns).
4. People with liver disease are advised to minimize the use of cloves.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purpose only and is not intended as medical advice.Excessive use or too much of cloves can lead to skin or mouth irritation.Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children should consult a qualified health personnel or facility.Use cloves as a treatment or medication prescribed by a qualified health worker.