There are actually two different versions of the familiar clove. The one that is used in Africa is called cassia or anakin. The second version of the clove is the one that is used in some other countries such as Thailand, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, India, Persia, Turkey, Mexico, Europe, and even in the USA. These countries use their own version of the clove as an herbal supplement.
Clove is said to be very beneficial to the cardiovascular system and the digestive system. It is also claimed to be very helpful in fighting infections and diseases such as diabetes, and numerous cancer types. One should not forget that clove oil is a very rich source of Vitamin A, E, and K.
Clove is generally known to be used as a spice or a flavoring in cooking and it can also be used as a medicine. The people in the Middle East where this type of spice is used for medicine use it as a blood thinner. When using it as a medicine, it has to be diluted very well.
Clove is also used to make tinctures and also for some natural remedies that are used to treat various ailments. It is used to treat certain cases of typhoid fever, malaria, colds, head lice, ringworm, athlete's foot, chicken pox, and a number of other fungal infections.
The main advantages of using clove as a medicine include its effectiveness in treating the symptoms of many types of illnesses. As a remedy, it has a very soothing effect. Clove oil is used as a medicine in the Middle East, where it is also used to treat different forms of skin problems.
Clove is a very common spice and it is used throughout the world. People all over the world will be able to get the benefits of this spice in spite of the fact that it is a rather strange-looking herb. Because of its unusual shape, it is quite difficult to digest and very easy to enjoy the taste of.
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