By Busari Kabirat
Clove is the flower bud of the clove tree, it is an evergreen spice and also known as dyzygium aromaticum.
Clove is a versatile spice that adds flavor to food, it also provide numerous health benefits.
It is high in antioxidants, helps in regulating blood sugar, kills bacteria, and many more.
Benefits of clove
- It contain important nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
- High in antioxidants
- May improve liver health
- May help protect against cancer
- Can kill bacteria
- May help regulate blood sugar
- May promote bone health
- May reduce stomach ulcers
Mode of preparation
- You can boil
- you soak in oil
- You can grind to powder
Side Effect of clove
Clove oil used in low doses may have side effects like rare allergic reactions, local irritation, and contact dermatitis. Eating or exposure to a large amount can cause tissue injury and a syndrome of acute onset of seizures, damage to the liver and kidneys, and coma
