Cloves are found in Maluku islands of Indonesia is well known. These cloves belong to the family named ‘Myrataceae’.
Some characteristic features of these cloves are they are evergreen and grow to 8 to 12 ft in height. Presence of large leaves and crimson coloured flowers are fabulous. In some of the Asian nations these cloves are used in cooking is known. Some of the health benefits of consuming cloves are
Helps Digestion - These cloves when consumed stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes and that is superb. In roasted or powdered form cloves could be taken to get relief from digestive disorder.
Superb anti-bacterial properties - It is amazing that cloves are effective against bacteria responsible for spreading of cholera. The anti-bacterial properties in these cloves are simply superb.
Treatment of cancer - This is very important benefit of these cloves and it is said that lung cancer in the earlier stages could be treated by eating cloves.
Protection of liver - It is now confirmed that the presence of huge amounts of antioxidants in these cloves would be good for the liver and it could protect the liver from the free radicals effect.
Controlling blood sugar - The good news is consumption of cloves could also help in the blood sugar control as it is clear that extracts from cloves imitate insulin.