Clove: The health benefits

Issue de giroflier, a tree native to Indonesia, clove is a spice that is full of many virtues that are essential for health. The taste and flavor of this food is very powerful, this is why it is often used in small quantities to flavor dishes. Nevertheless, some use this food without knowing the potential it has for the well-being of the human organism.

Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulant, analgesic, anti-infective, antiviral. The clove has many functions and fulfills many missions to preserve the human organism. In effect, it has been used for centuries for various purposes in its regions of origin. Its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects are among the best known and most researched. The antioxidants present in this plant are naturally active and help fight against free radicals and their harmful effects in the body.. But on a larger level, they also help to relieve inflammation and fight it. To another extent, these components present in the spice also participate in the regulation of immunity. Clove is said to be immunomodulatory. This means that it improves the body's immune response to external ailments and infections..

In addition to regulating the immune system, it also helps to improve and stimulate it. This food is also a powerful antiviral whose properties have been recognized. It fights viral infections by boosting immunity. According to studies carried out, thanks to the powerful antibacterial properties possessed by cloves, that it can be used against gram-positive bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes,staphylococcus aureus) and gam negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Eschericha). In addition, its properties help to eliminate the bacteria responsible for bad breath. We can therefore chew cloves to fight against bad breath in a natural way. Clove is a spice with powerful virtues, especially on the digestive system. It can be consumed to promote the restoration of the intestinal microbiota and benefit from increased digestive comfort.. In addition, its detoxifying properties help purify the digestive organs and stimulate the digestive process.. For good digestion, the information site Nature Force recommends consuming this food in infusion to fight against bloating and stomach aches. It also adds this spice is effective against cystitis. It is advisable to use clove because this spice is parasiticidal,  vermifuge and acaricide which eliminates internal and external parasites. Moreover, it has gastro-protective properties due to its eugenol content. It stimulates the synthesis of gastric mucus. The flower bud of the clove tree is a powerful natural analgesic, as shown by the studies carried out on it. Anti-inflammatory, it helps to fight all kinds of pain. One of its traditional uses is to chew to calm dental pain.. This spice is, topical analgesic, due to the presence of beta-caryophyllene and eugenol in its composition. It anesthetizes the oral cavity with great efficiency. In other words, clove helps relieve rheumatism pain, gout, urinary and muscle infections.

Due to its tonic properties on the body, cloves are often presented as an aphrodisiac food. This food stimulates sexual activity and helps boost libido, as a natural aphrodisiac. The flower bud is used in the composition of traditional remedies aimed at improving the sexual life of men and women prone to common sexual disorders. True aphrodisiac, clove is a real natural solution that often works better than pills or delay creams used against premature ejaculation. The best is to take it to control premature ejaculation and maintain an erection

Clove and its side effects

Like most other spices, cloves are also an essential spice for health. However, excessive consumption of this food can produce harmful effects. Because its composition is very rich in essential oil. And its essential oil in excess can be toxic to the nervous system and the digestive tract.. Clove is prohibited in people with fragile skin, due to skin reactions. Excess of the eugenol compound found in cloves can affect the central nervous system and cause dizziness, headaches, etc. But who among you could master himself like him? ". This hadith explains both that kissing does not break the fast ; this compound slows blood clotting and may lead to an increased risk of bleeding. For that, it should be avoided by people with bleeding disorders, those scheduled for surgery and those taking blood-thinning medications. Moreover, cloves have been shown to lower blood sugar levels and should be avoided by people with hypoglycemia. Finally, this food is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding without medical advice.

Veronique GBEWOLO (Stag)