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A spice widely used in cooking, especially in sweet dishes, the clove, can bring several benefits, which can be obtained by eating or chewing this spice daily.

The clove is the flower button of the tree of the same name, which grows natively on the molecas and New Guinea islands. After gathering the flowers, the dries and darkens, becoming the seasoning we commonly use in food.

The clove also has applications in perfumery and pharmacology, and its oil can also be used in dentistry due to its antiseptic properties. Here are some benefits of eating or chewing a clove every day.

Can improve liver health

An animal study in 2022 in Iran revealed that clove extract has improved liver damage caused by the toxic toxic substance toxicamide, carcinogenic chemical causing liver disease.

Although it was not done with humans, the research points out that the eugenol, composed found in the clove, is primarily responsible for this benefit, and can be great for liver health.

Forest bacteria

You may be wondering the reason for chewing a clove every day and we respond: this can help your oral health. The cloves have already shown to present antibacterial properties, which means they can contribute to stop the growth of bacteria. Thus, coupled with regular brushing and oral hygiene, the clove can have benefits to the health of your mouth.

Can help protect against cancer

Some research, such as one on the anti-inflammatory action of the essential oil of the clove of the clove published in the Journal of Pharmacological Biology of the Taylor & Francis group, point to the spice, more specifically Eugenol, as an anti-carcinogenic compound. Studies in test tubes suggest that Eugenol promotes the death of cancer cancer cancer cells.

Can help in the treatment of obesity

One Research from USP scientists It points out that the clove can be an ally in the fight against obesity. According to the researcher nutritionist, Cássia Dias, the clove was proved to be an agent of improvement in glycid and lipid metabolism in laboratory animals.

His research points out that the animals fed with a fat -rich diet and a clove supplementation did not have fat accumulation in the liver, compared to the control group, which did not receive supplementation. "In addition, there was a possible improvement of the intestinal microbiota," explained the nutritionist.

Because of this, it is possible that the clove is an ally in the treatment of obesity, as the fat concentrated in the liver goes hand in hand with overweight and obesity.

Helps reduce oxidative stress

Since the cloves have high levels of antioxidants, their consumption can help reduce oxidative stress in cells, which can contribute to developing chronic diseases. Eugenol, more specifically, is considered a natural antioxidant, so that including the clove and other antioxidant foods can improve your health as a whole.

Side effects of the clove

Although we list some of the benefits of consumption of clove, it is important that you understand the risks and side effects of this spice if consumed in excess. Even though there is no harm in using small amounts of clove (eating one per day, for example), there is not enough evidence that point out what can happen if you consume this seasoning in large quantities. So don't overdo it.

The same goes for the oil of the clove, which can be found in supplementation stores and natural products. Something that is worth noting here is that the oil usually has a much greater concentration of eugenol, so it is not safe to be ingested directly. Even minimal amounts of clove oil may end up causing serious problems such as liver damage and seizures.

Generally, the oil (or cream) obtained from the clove is safe to apply to the skin.