The benefits of clove for all who use the dishes, is rarely eaten alone, but if you look at its great benefits, you will realize that it deserves more attention, and will allow plants to be a favourite.
The first to use cloves were the Chinese to get rid of bad breath, then entered into traditional medicine to treat fatigue, digestion problems and flu.
What is the secret of cloves?
- The effective compound in clove is eugenol oil, which makes up about 60-90% of each clove, and acts as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal agent. This oil is known for its antiseptic, narcotic, astringent, and aromatic properties.
- According to specialists, the clove oil is one of the richest sources of antioxidants
- Used as an antiseptic and pain reliever especially for teeth and stomach.
- It is combined with other oils to treat various disorders, for example for those with a sleep disorder, some hot clove oil with sesame oil can be applied to the forehead for relief.
- It is said that cloves have the ability to balance kapha dosha and kapha that governs the structure of the body and its fluids, which is the initial function of protection, and being carminative it improves digestion, as it prevents the formation of gas in the digestive tract.
- It is recommended to add cloves to food especially when cooking white beans, or beans that cause bloating.
- Clove can be used to treat cold and flu, and get rid of their symptoms by brewing clove, cinnamon, and some whole cardamom grains in tea, or clove Steam or clove oil can be inhaled.
- Cloves are excellent for getting rid of acne and blemishes, by making a paste of cloves, some honey, and a drop of hyami juice, leave the paste for 15 minutes and then wash it to add radiance on the face.
- Clove oil is very effective for dealing with dry skin and itchy.
Method of action of clove oil
To prepare clove oil at home, a tablespoon of Whole carnation is roasted over medium heat, this will help fill the volatile oils and make them easy to extract. Then the heads are plucked, mashed and added to a glass of olive or coconut oil. Then the Cup is tightly covered and left for 10-15 days, paying attention to the need to take it well every two days.
For a stronger flavor, a larger amount of cloves can be used or left in oil for longer.
Clove oil is very effective in nature, preferably stretching.