Clove - Health Benefits

Clove

Health Benefits of Cloves

• Cloves have been popular in dentistry as a local anesthetic due to the presence of eugenol and beta caryophyllene which have analgesic properties. Apart from the anesthetic properties, cloves have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which are effectively used in drugs and dental fillings.

• Studies reveal that daily consumption of cloves can increase the insulin activity by almost three times, thereby keeping the blood sugar levels under control. Including cloves in your daily diet can help in even delaying the onset of diabetes.

• Cloves act as an aphrodisiac which enhances the sexual behavior in men, without any adverse effects. Besides, they are even used for treating premature ejaculation successfully.

• With anti-inflammatory properties and cooling effects present in cloves, coughs and colds can easily be cured. Simply chewing or gargling cloves helps in easing sore throat. What’s more, they are used for treating respiratory disorders, like bronchitis, tuberculosis, asthma and sinusitis.

• By increasing blood circulation, cloves promote proper flow of nutrients and oxygen throughout the body, which enhance the body metabolism. They have also been found to inhibit the clotting of blood, thereby helping maintain cardiovascular health.

• Clove serves as an excellent stress reliever due to its aphrodisiac and stimulant properties. By removing mental exhaustion and inducing sleep, cloves aid in alleviating insomnia and treating depression and anxiety effectively.

• Cloves promote enzymatic flow and boost proper digestive functioning. Besides, they work as an excellent remedy for curing vomiting, flatulence, dyspepsia, motion sickness and hiccups.

• By adding cloves in your daily food, you can strengthen the immune system, increase resistance to diseases and purify the blood.

• Common problems such as cuts, fungal infections, burns, wounds, athlete’s foot and bruises can be effectively treated with cloves or clove oil. Apply clove oil in diluted form near the affected portions, as direct application of neat clove oil can cause irritation.

• The essential oil of cloves contains eugenol which has been proved to be an effective natural antifungal agent against ringworm and Candida albicans. Compared to the commercial antifungal drugs available over-the-counter, clove oil serves as a less toxic, safe and inexpensive treatment.

• Sty is an inflammation on the eyelash, which is not only irritating, but also painful, since it causes difficulty in the proper functioning of the eye. Both clove and clove oil act as an effective remedy for treating stys.

Clove Nutrition Facts

Amount: 1 cup
Total Weight: 106 g

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Protein	6.3 g
Water	7.3 g
Ash	6.3 g
Phytosterols	270 mg
Calories
Total Calories	341
Calories From Carbohydrate	152
Calories From Fat	177
Calories From Protein	11
Carbohydrates
Total Carbohydrates	65 g
Dietary Fiber	36 g
Sugar	2.5 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Total Fat	21 g
Saturated Fat	5.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	7.5 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	4.5 g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	2.7 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A	560 IU
Vitamin C	85 mg
Vitamin E	9 mg
Vitamin K	150 mcg
Thiamin	121 mcg
Riboflavin	282 mcg
Niacin	1.5 mg
Vitamin B6	623 mcg
Folate	98 mcg
Choline	39.6 mg
Betaine	1.5 mg
Minerals
Calcium	682 mg
Iron	9.2 mg
Magnesium	279 mg
Phosphorus	111 mg
Potassium	1.2 g
Sodium	257 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg
Copper	366 mcg
Manganese	32 mg
Selenium	6.2 mcg

Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran, M.D(Siddha)

AVIZTHAM SIDDHA HOSPITAL

No. 6, Mounasamy Mutt Street,

Ambattur O.T, Chennai – 53

Contact No - 9444403023