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The ultimate guide to cloves: Benefits, uses, and common mistakes

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Relieve Itchy Skin

Traditionally, clove oil’s been used to ease itching and irritation. Just mix it with coconut or olive oil before applying, and test a small spot first. If you’ve got sensitive skin, check [REDACTED] - Click Here To Reveal Text By Watching A Short Ad safe.

Improve Breathing

Got stubborn mucus after a cold? Breathing in steam with cloves might help open airways and soothe your throat. Add a few cloves to hot water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale gently. Be careful, it should be warm, not scalding.

Cloves for Weight Loss?

If you are trying to lose weight, cloves might give your metabolism a gentle boost and support the process. This is thanks to the compounds like eugenol that cloves have. Of course, consuming cloves alone doesn’t do all the work, you should as well have regular sleep, balanced diet, and exercise.

Despite the benefits they offer, overusing cloves can provide more harm than good, so make sure you avoid the common mistakes people make with this spice.
Storing Cloves Improperly

When exposed to heat, moisture, or light, cloves lose their properties. That is why it is crucial to store them the right way in order to keep their qualities. With that said, they should be stored in airtight dark glass or ceramic containers, kept in a cool, dry place like a pantry.

Overusing them

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