They offer many health benefits like aiding digestion, boosting the immune system, and controlling diabetes. They have anti-mutagenic and antimicrobial properties too. These helps fight oral diseases and headaches.

Here's what to know about the health benefits of Clove

1.Obesity

Cloves have potential effect on obesity. Clove extract had shown effects on lower body weight, less abdominal fat, and less liver fat.

2.Aid Digestion

Proper digestion is essential for the breakdown of food into nutrients. Our body uses these nutrients for energy, growth, and cell repair. If the food does not break down into smaller molecules, it hinders the absorption of nutrients by the blood.

Regular consumption of 1-2 cloves in the morning enhances the secretion of digestive enzymes, thereby preventing disorders like indigestion and constipation.

Moreover, they have an ample amount of fiber which is also beneficial for digestive health.

3.Potentially helps in Liver Protection

Cloves contain high amounts of antioxidants, which may prove to be ideal for protecting the vital organs from the effects of free radicals, especially the liver. Clove extracts have hepatoprotective properties. 

4.Anti-inflammatory

Cloves contain phytonutrients called eugenol and isoeugenol and have powerful anti-inflammatory effect which may be beneficial in preventing chronic diseases.

5. Anti-microbial effect

Cloves have been found to have strong antimicrobial properties against several bacterial and fungal strains including E Coli, Staph aureus and potentially vaginal candidiasis.It can temporarily treat a toothache.

As far back as the 13th century, clove has been used to treat toothaches because of its active compound eugenol, which has analgesic (pain-relieving) properties.It also lessen pain, inflammation, and infection. Clove has been found to help manage plaque and gingivitis.

6.Cloves Control Diabetes

Cloves help to keep your blood sugar levels in check. They also promote the process of insulin production for better diabetic control.

Clove and fermented ginger supplements have anti-diabetic properties, especially in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

7.Help in Bone Preservation

The hydro-alcoholic extracts of this spice include phenolic compounds, such as eugenol, and its derivatives, such as flavones, isoflavones, and flavonoids. Extracts may be helpful in preserving bone density and the mineral content of bone, as well as increasing the tensile strength of bones in case of osteoporosis.

8.Protect against Cancer

Cloves help protect against cancer. Clove extract help to stop the growth of tumors and promote cell death in cancer cells. The eugenol found in cloves has also been shown to have anticancer properties.

Concentrated amounts of clove oil causes cell death in 80% of esophageal cancer cells.

Eugenol is toxic in high amounts and overdosing on clove oil may cause liver damage, especially in children.

9.Cloves Treat Headaches

Cloves can ease throbbing headaches. They do it with their cooling and pain-relieving properties. To treat your headache, crush a few cloves and cover them with the help of a handkerchief. Inhale the smell to put your mind at ease.