Any spice affects the health of a person to some extent, so no one will be in a hurry to have more detailed information about its benefits. Let's get acquainted with the healing properties of cloves. Its original buds, really similar to small nails, are widely used in cooking as a condiment. Healing properties are determined by the components that make up its composition.
Chemical composition
- In the clove, vitamin B1 (thiamin), which participates in the metabolic processes of the body and blood, is found, as well as positively affecting the activity of the nervous, cardiovascular systems, as well as the gastrointestinal tract.
- Useful properties of cloves are enhanced by vitamin B2 (riboflavin), which helps to restore the body after heavy physical exertion and stressful situations, replenishes the lost energy.
- Vitamin C increases the body's resistance to infectious diseases, has powerful antioxidant properties.
- Vitamin PP (niacin) reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol, improves the supply of body tissues with oxygen, prevents the development of arthritis and arthritis.
- The spice of the clove strengthens its healing properties due to the presence of tannins, organic acids, macro- and microelements in its composition.
Use of cloves for treatment
The healing properties of the plant have been known since ancient times: its drugs were used to treat such terrible diseases as cholera, malaria, tuberculosis. It is used for medicinal purposes even today.
- Clove oil is used to treat colds and bronchitis in the form of inhalations.
- Positively affects the state of the gastrointestinal tract and liver function, having an antibacterial effect.
- Carnation - a wonderful spice, useful properties of which are also manifested in drugs in the treatment of toothache.
- In the form of compresses it is useful to use it to relieve fatigue and eye strain, especially after a long work on the computer.
- The positive effect of the preparations of this plant on stimulating brain activity, improving memory, for preventing atherosclerosis was noted.
- With asthmatic phenomena, long-not coughing, hiccups apply clove infusions and clove oil.
- Beneficially affects the condition of those who suffer from hypotension.
In addition, the preparations of this plant are successfully used for cosmetic purposes. Recommended baths with clove oil, which have a calming effect on the nervous system and skin condition. The positive effect of its use in washing was noted.
Carnation, as a seasoning, does not lose its healing properties, even when in ready-made dishes and drinks, however its use should be moderate, so as not to cause allergic reactions of the body.