Ground Clove

Ground cloves :

. Dried buds are ground to obtain clove powder. It is considered a popular spice with known health benefits. Rich in magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins such as vitamin C, it contains essential clove oil that has a compound called "eugenol" and also contains other compounds such as phenyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, and flavonoids.

Health benefits:

1. It is considered antimicrobial and antifungal, and can be used to combat bacterial and fungal infections.

2. Contains the compound eugenol, which helps relieve pain and can be used to alleviate toothache and gum inflammation.

3. Improving digestive health, soothing irritable bowel syndrome, and reducing intestinal gas that causes stomach pain. 

4. Contains antioxidant compounds that help fight free radicals and reduce the harmful effects of oxidation in the body.

5. Helps alleviate symptoms associated with arthritis and muscle inflammation.

6.  Reducing symptoms associated with respiratory infections such as cough and cold.

Uses of ground cloves:
1- It is used to season meat, chicken, and fish, giving a distinctive flavor to the food.

2- It is used in soups and dishes, as well as chicken and meat soup.

3- It is added to tea and coffee drinks to provide a unique flavor and enhance health benefits.

4- It is added to boiling water and left for a while, then used to disinfect the mouth and teeth through rinsing.

5- It is chewed to relieve toothache.

6- It can be ground and added to henna due to its antibacterial properties that promote hair growth and reduce white hair.

7- Cloves are used in perfume formulations and cosmetics thanks to their pleasant and smart scent and their therapeutic properties for the skin.