Brown and hard after being dried in the sun, this clove blossom bud has a strong, pungent flavor. Used for its therapeutic and culinary properties, this spice has been used in Asia for more than two millennia. It was introduced to Europe in the Middle Ages and became as famous as pepper.
Most of the clove crops produced in the world are used to make Indonesian cigarettes. This particular tree is delicate and takes almost 8 years to produce fruit. The flower buds are harvested before they bloom, and the crop is left to dry until it turns a brownish color.
– CLOVE FOR STOMACH
An infusion of cloves helps fight various digestive problems, especially stomach ache and bloating.
To prepare it, infuse 4 or 5 cloves for about ten minutes in a large cup of boiling water.
2 – CLOVES AGAINST BAD BREATH
To avoid a bad smell in the mouth, suck on a clove after each meal. It’s going to give you good breath. Very good for teeth and breath.
3 – IT RELIEVES TOOTH PAIN
Eugenol is a valuable antiseptic for sore gums and teeth. “It acts on peripheral morphine receptors, nerve endings that allow us to perceive pain autonomously,” explains Franck Dubus, Doctor of Pharmacy. Prefer an oily maceration with mouthwash or a mother tincture, which limits the risk of irritation.
4 – How to use cloves for intimate cleansing
Cloves are anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic and analgesic. They have a lot of antioxidants, minerals, and especially manganese, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and vitamins.
Ingredients for her intimate cleansing:
1 teaspoon salt
200g cloves
Hot
water Preparation:
In a clean bowl, pour some boiled water, add a little salt (1 teaspoon) and about 200g of cloves and then sit on top without touching the hot water to let the heat enter your vagina until the water cools.
This clove bath tightens the vagina from the outside, fights infections externally, gives a honeypot appearance and a pleasant smell to the vagina.
5 – CLOVES FOR COLDS
If you want to prevent winter ailments, consider clove essential oil. Its antiviral and antibacterial properties will help you avoid the flu, colds and other winter infections…
First method to enjoy its benefits: dilute 1 to 2 drops of essential oil in a teaspoon of olive oil, to be swallowed before a meal. Second method: dilute 1 to 2 drops of essential oil on a sugar cube, to be melted under the tongue before the meal. Regardless of the technique used, you can use it 1 to 3 times a day, for up to a week.
6 – CLOVE FOR HAIR
Cloves effectively fight against hair loss (take a few cloves, add olive oil and then let it sit for 2 days then apply to the hair.