Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum.
Cloves may be used to give aromatic and flavor qualities to hot beverages, often combined with other ingredients such as lemon and sugar.Cloves have been used tonically in traditional medicine to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and aid in digestion. Containing eugenol, a powerful germicide, as well as caryophyllene, which has antimicrobial properties, clove oil is also used to kill parasites and repel insects.According to nutrition data, one teaspoon of ground cloves contains 30 percent of the RDI of the mineral manganese, 4 percent of the RDI of vitamin K, 3 percent of the RDI of vitamin C, and trace amounts of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin E. It is also a good source of fiber.
Cloves are used to treat:
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