Native: Indonesia (also cultivated in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar)
Uses: Seasoning | Oral care | Digestive aid | Antioxidant | Anti-inflammatory | Antimicrobial | Anticancer
Content: Fiber, Mn, vitamins, minerals, and eugenol
Source: GI tagged, "Kanyakumari Clove" from Kanyakuamri District of Tamil Nadu, mainly from "Mahendragiri Clove & Spices (P) Ltd" Nagercoil, which is known for superior quality and premium grades. The processing and grading operations of cloves are under the management of Mr. P. Lalaji, who is also the Secretary of the Clove Grower Association.
Beneficial Values:
Cloves are generally known as the "Flower of Heaven" and used to season pot roasts, add flavour to hot beverages, and bring spicy warmth to cookies and cakes. Cloves are full of antioxidants. The beneficial compounds in clove help the human body to fight free radicals, which damage the cells and can lead to disease. By removing free radicals from our system, the antioxidants found in cloves can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Cloves (whole & Ground) contain fiber, vitamins, minerals, and provide some important nutrients. The beneficial compounds in genuine cloves may have several health benefits; including supporting liver health and helping stabilize blood sugar levels. Cloves are low in calories but a rich source of manganese. Eugenol found in cloves has shown to have anticancer properties.
Cloves also improve oral health due to their antimicrobial properties, which kills harmful bacteria. Genuine Indian cloves have several health benefits, including keeping blood sugar in check, helping treat stomach ulcers, promoting insulin production and lower blood sugar and potential health benefits, including keeping blood sugar in check, help treat stomach ulcers and promote insulin production.
