Hidden benefits of Laung (Clove)

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In this article we will talk about "Hidden benefits of Laung"

Laung or cloves are the aromatic flower bud, it is belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Scientific name of clove is Syzygium aromatium. cloves are native to Indonesia.

Cloves are very common spices and used in the cuisine in many countries and also used to give aromatic and flavor.

"Clove is also used in a type of cigarette called Kertek in Indonesia".

Eugenol is the compound which is responsible for clove aroma and it comprised 72-90% of the essential oil extracted from cloves.

In 2019, Indonesia was the world's largest producer of the cloves with 74.15% of the world total and Madagascar was the second largest producer with 12.72% of world total.

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Nutritional facts of Laung (Clove)

Per 100 gram of Laung

Calories	47
Carbs	10.52g
Protein	3.27g
Fat	0.15g
Sugar	0g
Fiber	5.4g
Folate	68ⴎg
Niacin	1.046mg
Pantothenic acid	0.338mg
Pyridoxine	0.116mg
Riboflavin	0.66mg
Vitamin A	13 IU
Thiamine	0.072mg
Vitamin C	11.7mg
Vitamin K	14.8ⴎg
Vitamin E	019mg
Calcium	44mg
Iron	1.28mg
Magnesium	60mg
Manganese	0.256mg
Phosphorus	90mg
Selenium	7.2ⴎg
Copper	0.231mg
Zinc	2.32mg

Benefits of Laung (Clove)

1. Cloves are rich in Antioxidant

Cloves contains some important mineral and Vitamin along with antioxidant. Antioxidant kills the free radical and prevents cells from oxidative stress. Cloves contains compound Eugenol which acts as an Antioxidant.

2. Protect against cancer

The eugenol has shown to have anticancer properties and some research also shows that eugenol in cloves might helps protect against cancer.

3. It may kill the bacteria

Clove has antimicrobial properties which helps to kill the micro-organism like bacteria.

4. Contains important nutrients

Cloves are the rich source of manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin C and trace amount of calcium, magnesium and Vitamin E.

5. Relive toothache

Clove is best known for help relieve toothache because cloves have analgesic, anti-inflammatory,
and antibacterial properties.

6. Helps reduced inflammation

Cloves contains Eugenol compound, it has been shown to reduce the inflammation in the body.

7. Improved liver function

Some studies has shown that eugenol (compound that found in the cloves) can help reduce signs of liver cirrhosis and fatty liver disease.

8. It may control diabetes

Some research has found that cloves can improve insulin sensitivity and help in the functioning of insulin.

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