Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice, flavoring or fragrance in consumer products, such as toothpaste, soaps, or cosmetics. 

Clove, also known as laung, contains vitamin C, which has been shown to enhance the number of white cells in the human body. This also aids your body in fighting infections and disorders. Taking two cloves first thing in the morning can help you stay healthy and disease-free.Clove oil used in low doses may have side effects like rare allergic reactions, local irritation, and contact dermatitis. Eating or exposure to a large amount can cause tissue injury and a syndrome of acute onset of seizures, damage to the liver and kidneys, and coma.

The best way to consume cloves

- Consuming cloves at night can help relieve stomach problems like constipation, diarrhoea, acidity, It also improves your digestion. - Clove is rich in antioxidants and has antibacterial properties. It has a type of salicylate that can help prevent acne.Cloves are full of antioxidants. These compounds help your body to fight free radicals, which damage your cells and can lead to disease. By removing free radicals from your system, the antioxidants found in cloves can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.How Many Cloves Can You Take In A Day? According to the World Health Organization, the acceptable daily dosage of clove oil per day is 2.5 mg per 1 kg of body weight (8). Anything beyond this can cause complications.

Is clove good for sleep?

In addition to helping you sleep better, clove's active compounds and anti-inflammatory effects helps soothe head-aches, muscle pain and joint pains. It is also effective in healing cold and flu. All of these factors often come in way of good sleep too.