Ultimate health benefits of consuming Cloves (laung).

Basically, cloves are the flower buds of clove tree they are also known as Laung in India. It is available in nearby markets, commercially in both hole and powdered form. It is a versatile spice that can be used to season most of the dishes and hot beverages.

People love cloves because of their sweet and aromatic smell. Moreover, this spice is also used in traditional medicine methods.

So go through the listed health benefits cloves may have on body. All the below mentioned benefits are proved by science, so you don’t have to worry much.

• Reservoir of antioxidants.

Cloves contain several important vitamins and minerals and addition to them, they are rich in antioxidant content. So cloves may help you to reduce oxidative stress that is a cause of several chronic diseases. Eugenol, is a compound present in cloves that has shown to act as a natural antioxidant.

• May protect against stomach ulcers.

Some Ayurvedic forms of medication used cloves to treat stomach ulcers. Peptic ulcers are sores that are formed in the lining of stomach.

Essential oil derived from cloves have shown to increase the production of gastric mucus. This gastric mucus functions as a barrier and helps in preventing erosion of ulcers. Moreover regular consumption of cloves in small amounts will help in keeping stomach ulcers away from healthy individuals.

• Will help in promoting healthy bones.

Low bone mass or density may lead to development of osteoporosis. This increases the risk of breaks and fractures.

Gloves have good content of manganese that will help in formation of healthy bones and contribute towards bone health. Regular intake of manganese surely reveals results in duration of 2-3 months.

• Have antibacterial effects.

There are certain cases in which cloves have shown antimicrobial and bacterial properties. They can help in stopping the growth of certain microorganisms, including bacteria. Compounds that are naturally extracted from cloves can create a barrier for growth of bacteria. This is the main reason why sometimes we Indians, put cloves in mouth. This will help in preventing the gum degradation and promoting oral health with protection against bacteria.

• Good for liver health.

Cloves have certain compounds, including Eugenol, that are especially beneficial for liver health. They may help against fatty liver diseases, will surely protect against inflammation and decrease the oxidative stress.

Gloves can help in triggering the certain enzymes that are involved in detoxification of liver.

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