Arabic Name : Qaranful, Kuboosh
English Name : Cloves
Hindi Name : Long, Laung
Latin name : Myrtus caryophyllus Spreng.
Persian Name : Mekhak
Sanskrit Name : Lavanga, Devapushpa
Urdu Name : Qaranfal, Laung
Clove:
Cloves are analgesic, anodyne, antibacterial, antiemetic, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac aromatic, astringent, brain tonic, cardiotonic, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, exhilarant, expectorant, germicide, hepatic, stimulant and stomachic. They increase circulation, raise blood-heat, promote digestion of fatty and crude food, promote nutrition and relieve gastric and intestinal pains and spasms. They stimulate the skin, salivary glands, kidneys, liver and bronchial mucous membrane. Cloves have been studied for use in the prevention of blood clotting and coagulation, and for their chemoprotective (protecting healthy tissue against anticancer drugs), and fever-reducing effects.
Cloves are a stimulant to the mind (improving memory) and to the body as a whole, and have been used as an aphrodisiac.
Eugenol is the largest and most important component of the volatile oil. It is strongly rubefacient, anaesthetic and antiseptic and, therefore, useful as an application in pain relief for toothache, rheumatic pains, sciatica, lumbago, headaches and neuralgia and as an antiseptic for many conditions.
Clove is commonly used as a spice and belongs to the family of Myrtaceae. Clove benefits were widely used in Chinese civilization while the use then spread to other parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. Rich in various bioactive elements, laung benefits provide excellent support to oral health and maintains the body’s proper functioning. The addition of long in different Asian and African foods paired with other spices or ingredients as a flavoring agent enhances the taste.
Along with the flavoring, laung is used largely in the manufacturing of medicines to cure various ailments. The aphrodisiac properties in laung benefits make it the best agent against tooth decay, congestion, and halitosis (bad breath). Clove benefits can heal swellings, small cuts, headache remedies, and flatulence because of its anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. The nutrients present in long are proteins, fiber, carbohydrates, while the presence of potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium brings a lot of benefits. By stimulating the digestive enzymes, the use of long in your daily routine can improve the digestive system very well.
Recommended Dosage: Cloves : 0.5 to 2 g powder; Oil : 1 to 3 drops for external use.
Contraindication: Clove oil is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women or for children. People over sixty-five years of age should start with lower doses and then increase. Until further research is completed, anyone with a history of cancer should not use therapeutic amounts of Clove. Clove oil is very strong and may cause irritation if used in its pure form; therefore, do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not take Clove without talking to your doctor first if you are taking: Blood thinning medicine (examples: warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), aspirin, etc.
