The aromatic, Christmas-smelling cloves are used in cooking and are suitable with cinnamon, bay leaves and black pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander. They are used in biscuits, desserts, sweets, ice creams, ice cream, juices, compotes, cakes. They are added to pickles, cabbage, carrots, beetroot.
THE HEALTHY EFFECTS OF CRANBERRIES:
Cloves are rich in essential oils and vitamins A, B1, B2, РR; minerals – magnesium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, iron.
1. Stimulates digestion – helps secrete gastric juices, enzymes. Improves gastrointestinal function – reduces gas, gastric sensitivity, dyspepsia and nausea.
2. Antibacterial properties. Cloves and their extract destroy pathogenic bacteria.
3. It has anti-cancer properties, especially for the prevention of lung cancer. Oleanolic acid is known to inhibit tumour development and eugenol reduces the risk of cervical cancer.
4 Protects the liver – cloves contain beneficial antioxidants that neutralise free radicals and have specific positive effects on liver function.
5. Beneficial for diabetics – helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
6. Supports strong bones – clove substances help maintain proper bone density and essential minerals.
7. Strengthens immunity – cloves dried in Ayurveda are used to strengthen immunity. It also stimulates the secretion of more white blood cells, thus activating immunity.
8. Fights inflammation, reduces inflammatory processes and pain throughout the body.
9. Beneficial for oral hygiene, dental health. Chewing dry cloves is recommended if you have a toothache.
10. Natural aphrodisiac.
11. May help with nausea.
12. Strong antiseptic.
