Description
Cloves are best known as a sweet and aromatic spice, but they have also been used in traditional medicine. Cloves can be used whole or ground. People often include ground cloves in spice mixes and whole cloves in recipes to add depth and flavor to a wide variety of foods. These small dark brown pods are used to spice up curries, season meats, enrich sauces like Worcestershire sauce, and even flavor spiced baked goods. They also provide some impressive health benefits. It was traditionally used for curing tooth decay, digestive issues, bad breath, and even as an aphrodisiac.
Health Benefits
- Cloves improve digestion by stimulating enzyme secretions and increases the digestive motility. Cloves are best used for easing flatulence, gastric irritability, dyspepsia, and nausea.
- Cloves are best for people with high blood sugar levels. Research has found that cloves improve insulin sensitivity and aids in efficient functioning of insulin.
- Cloves are packed with hydro-alcoholic compounds such as eugenol and flavonoids that are helpful in increasing the bone density and mineral content in bones.
- Boosts Immune System. The amazing ingredient, eugenol in clove is very effective against many harmful bacteria, fungus, and virus.
- Clove oil is an effective remedy for dental pain, toothaches, sore gums, and mouth ulcers due to its germicidal properties.
Why HOSH
At HOSH we believe in Food that is good for you, good for the growers and good for the environment.
Our Cloves are Ethically Sourced from farms located in Idukki Kerala. Purchasing our product aids farmers earn a better livelihood and encourage better farming practices in India. When you buy HOSH products you enable us to support farmers who are engaged in natural/organic methods of farming.
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