You actually probably have several spices that are well-known for their health benefits. Today, we’ll focus on one that is known for its warm spicy flavor.
The clove spice originates from Indonesia and is the dried flower bud of the clove tree. Named after the Latin word for nail (clavus), cloves are a popular pantry item shown in scientific research to offer a wide range of good-for-you effects.
Ten of those are as follows:
- Improves gut health: In traditional medicine, clove was used to help alleviate gastrointestinal upset and improve digestion.
- Protects against bacterial infection: An older study from the Journal of Natural Products found that cloves have powerful antibacterial effects.
