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Cloves or cloves, also known by its scientific name Syzygium aromaticum, is a highly appreciated spice in cooking for its powerful flavor and smell. However, the properties of cloves also extend to the medicinal field and it has been used since ancient times as a natural remedy to treat different ailments: from relieving toothaches to calming heartburn, fighting infections or inflammations and even as an aphrodisiac. Know all the benefits of cloves for your health!

Nail properties

Cloves contain minerals such as magnesium, potassium and manganese, vitamin K and V, essential fatty acids, flavonoids, eugenol and other chemical compounds beneficial to health. This makes the medicinal properties of cloves very varied.

On the one hand, cloves are a natural analgesic used to soothe toothaches, headaches and other localized pain. Taking cloves is also a good digestive tonic that relieves gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, nausea, or heartburn.

In addition, cloves have antimicrobial, antiviral and antiseptic qualities that make it suitable for the treatment of colds and flu, otitis and fungi. Finally, cloves are considered a natural and stimulating aphrodisiac to combat fatigue.

Ways to take cloves

The clove is obtained from the tree of the same name, or clavero, and in its natural form the spice appears as a button (or flower that has not yet opened) with a characteristic shape from which its popular name comes. Once dry, the clove buttons can be used whole or crushed to prepare clove infusions, herbal teas and poultices.

Another way to benefit from the properties of cloves is clove essential oil , obtained from this spice, which must be taken diluted in honey or vegetable oil.