Yes, that is correct, Cloves or Laung is a spice made from the dried bud of the clove tree. It is deep red in color when fresh. It comes originally from Indonesia but is extensively used in Indian cuisine. Laung has a refreshing fragrance and layers of taste. It has a sweet, astringent, and bitter taste.
In India, one can get good quality Cloves from Kerala. These come in many varieties. These vary in size, shape, and to some extend in taste too. Cloves trading has been popular around the world from ancient times. In fact, Ibn Battuta, the traveler has mentioned the Clove trade in his accounts.
Clove is not only used for culinary purposes but has multiple medical benefits. It has been a part of ancient medicines.
It has multiple health benefits like it helps relieve toothache, reduces pain and inflammation in the body, aid digestion, and worlds as a mosquito repellent. In addition, it is great for heart, liver, and kidney health.
Reading all the benefits of Cloves, you may be thinking of immediately including it in your diet daily. Clove works like magic on cold and flu, digestive issues, pain relief, and oral health. It is a tonic for good skin and hair. But will including it in your diet every day be a good idea?
As they say, excess of everything is bad. Something very healthy when had in inappropriate quantities and at the wrong time may have adverse effects on the body and internal organs.
Consuming It in large quantities may cause liver issues, erectile issues in men, generate excess heat in the body and cause blood thinning.
But, relax! Clove is not your enemy. Consuming 2 -3 Laung daily will give you all the wonderful health benefits that this spice offers. Apart from including in it your curries and dals, there are other ways to consume it, like:
Use Laung powder as in your morning tea.
Boil 2 Laung with water and drink it at bedtime to get all the benefits.
Add powder of two Cloves in your glass of warm milk – best to be consumed at bedtime.
Use Clove oil in your candles to remove any bad order from your house.
So have Laung in moderation and enjoy all the benefits this spice bud has to offer! Make sure to consult your doctors before consuming Laung if you have any special conditions. ORDER NOW
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