CLOVES

CLOVES The health benefits of cloves include reducing tooth pain and blood sugar levels. Cloves are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They are used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cloves come from an evergreen tree (Syzygium aromaticum) native to Indonesia. This tree also grows in other parts of the world, such as South America.1 Cloves are used as a spice to add flavor to savory dishes, desserts, and drinks. They are also added to mouthwashes, creams, gels, and oils