Older, more experienced housewives don’t buy cloves for cooking: for them, they’re a godsend. I’m sharing how I use cloves in unconventional ways, not just in everyday life.
Well, who among us doesn’t use cloves in cooking? Every self-respecting housewife actively uses these sprouts in twists, preparations, and marinades. They make excellent spices and seasonings! I buy cloves in whole bags, not potato bags, of course, but still. It makes me happy in another way, too.
I want to share with you, friends, where you can use the buds of a tropical flowering tree. Believe me, the results will pleasantly surprise you! Read carefully; I’m sure this post will be very useful.
Cloves as an alternative to all kinds of fancy hair care products.
In Soviet times, when there were only two shampoos on the shelves, one for children and the other for babies, it was very difficult to ensure that hair was silky, voluminous, and soft. But my mother always had wonderful hair. The wonderful carnation buds helped her with this.
How did she make her homemade shampoo? I’m sharing my mother’s recipe.
So what do we need? Absolutely nothing: half a liter of water, clove buds, a dessert spoon, and peppercorns, no more than 10 pieces.
Bring everything to a boil, let the solution simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Then cover and let it steep for half a day . That’s it; the decoction is ready to use.
Apply it to freshly washed hair. Then simply wash it. This procedure not only improves color and volume, but also prevents hair from becoming brittle and prevents dandruff and flaking.
Clove “aromatherapy” for the whole apartment.
Simply add 350 ml of water to a small saucepan or other cast iron container, using a grater to remove the citrus zest. Then add about a dozen clove buds and a small cinnamon stick. Simply simmer over low heat, uncovered, until the entire apartment is filled with the aromas of Asia and the Orient. Excellent natural flavor!
Cloves if you have a sore throat.
If you’re worried about your throat becoming sore, there’s an excellent and reliable remedy. To do this, we need to do the following: