loves may look tiny, but they carry an impressive amount of power. Once dried under the sun, these aromatic buds turn brown, hard, and intensely fragrant. For more than two thousand years, cloves have played an important role in Asian natural medicine and cuisine. By the Middle Ages, they reached Europe and became as valuable as pepper.
Today, cloves are cultivated mainly for Indonesian clove cigarettes, and because the clove tree takes nearly eight years to bear fruit, every harvested bud is precious. Below are seven practical, science-supported and traditionally trusted ways women can use cloves for everyday wellness.
1. Cloves for Stomach Pain & Digestive Discomfort
If you frequently experience bloating, cramps, or indigestion, clove tea is a simple home remedy worth trying. Cloves contain natural carminative compounds that help relax the digestive tract.
How to prepare clove tea:
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Add 4–5 cloves to a cup of boiling water.
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Steep for 10 minutes.
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Sip slowly to ease stomach pain, reduce gas, and support smoother digestion.
2. Cloves for Bad Breath
Cloves have strong antibacterial properties that target odor-causing germs in the mouth. Chewing a single clove after meals naturally freshens breath and promotes oral hygiene.
Just one little bud can leave your mouth feeling cleaner and noticeably more refreshed, thanks to its powerful essential oils.
