Cloves do not only add a wonderful flavor to your cooking but they have some pretty incredible health benefits -
Contains High Levels of Antioxidants –
Not only does clove have high levels of antioxidants, it also contains several important vitamins and minerals that our body needs. Clove has a compound called eugenol which helps reduce oxidative stress. Oxidative damage can contribute to the development of chronic disease.
Kills Off Bacteria –
Cloves have antimicrobial properties. This stops the growth of bacteria. Clove is effective in killing off many types of bacteria. One of the bacteria is E. coli. Clove also helps fight bacteria in your mouth which produces fresh smelling breath.
We use clove essential oil in our teething baby essential oil blend. It helps with pain control for teething babies.
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