The Health and Healing Properties of Whole Cloves
By Mark A Ament What Are Cloves? Cloves are the dried flower buds of evergreen trees that grow in tropical climates. After they are harvested, the flowers are sun dried. The majority of cloves are grown in Asia are used to produce cigarettes called "Kretek." But the highest quality harvests are reserved for export to the spice market. What Are their Medicinal Properties? Whole cloves have a number of powerful medicinal properties that have been known for hundreds of years, thanks in large part to their continual use in Aryuvedic medicine. In tropical climates they have been used as a remedy for all of the following conditions: scabies, cholera, malaria and tuberculosis Here are the main healing properties attributed to whole clove powder and essential oil of clove. Stimulation of the digestive system. Cloves promote the flow of enzymes in the stomach which can help speed digestion, increase metabolism and ease flatulence. Cloves have also ...