Cloves: Little-Known Tips to Get the Most Out of Their Benefits

This multi-property spice holds treasures for your well-being, provided you know how to use it properly. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and maximize its health benefits every day.

Biting a Clove: A Surprising Experience with Unexpected Benefits

Who would have thought? Chewing this little brown spice causes an immediate numbing of the mouth. We assure you, this reaction is completely normal and a testament to its effectiveness. The secret? Eugenol  ,  a magical compound used by dentists for its pain-relieving properties.

However, most people stop at this immediate effect, never realizing its   long-term health benefits  . It’s a shame, because this spice has so much more to offer than just anesthetic effects…

How to store cloves to preserve all their properties

A common mistake   is leaving them near heat sources. Light and heat are their worst enemies – they cause them to lose their intense aroma and active ingredients.

Our tip   :   a tinted glass jar or airtight metal box  , stored in a cool, dry place. To check their freshness? Smell them: they should be   strong and slightly pungent  . If not, it’s time to replace them!