Add Two Cloves To Your Daily Dinner Recipes, And You May Reap These Bodily Benefits

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5. General pain and inflammation relief

The element contained in cloves that gives them anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects is eugenol. Furthermore, eugenol impedes enzymes and blocks the causes of swelling that might occur through injury or illness. This aromatic spice, then, is not only a versatile ingredient for drinks and cooking but is also widely used in herbal medicine.

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