According to chiropractor Dr. Berg, chewing just one clove a day offers significant health benefits.
It promises to help with inflammation, digestion, blood sugar regulation, and pain. Cloves have a compound called eugenol, a natural anesthetic that numbs pain and reduces inflammation. Eugenol has also been found to be a effective natural MAO inhibitor. That means it has the potential to help with depression and mood!
According to a Spanish study, cloves are the best antioxidant out of five tested due to their high levels of phenolic compounds.
Lastly, they are a potent antibacterial and antifungal.
They were so highly valued in Europe during the 1600s that they were considered to be more valuable than their weight in gold. There are a lot of benefits for this little flower bud!