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What are different health benefits of clove oil?

Cloves have been used for home remedies and for flavouring cuisines for time immemorial. It is largely grown in Indonesia, South Philippines and the Island nation of Zazibar. Today Cloves are also grown in India, China, West Indies, Brazil, Madagascar and some other Tropical climates. Clove trees are 10-12 metres high; the clove is a flower which is originally of pink colour and on drying it becomes brown.

In fact Cloves are dried unopened flower buds. Clove oil is isolated from these dried cloves by steam distillation. Clove oil has 60-90 % eugenol. It is antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and has antiseptic properties. It has Omege-3 fatty acids, Magnesium, Fibre, Iron Potassium and Calcium as well. It also contains fair amount of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

Dental Applications
Clove oil is used mainly for dental applications. It is a natural pain killer as well as it kills bacteria and fungus. Cotton wads soaked in Clove oil reduce tooth ache considerably. It can also kill bad breath and there is a saying that in China it used to be used as a mouth freshener. The eugenol in Clove oil is a natural pain killer.

Reduce inflammation
Clove oil can reduce inflammation in the body. In case of colds, stuffy nose, viral infections, asthma, and bronchitis, clove oil relieves such conditions. Clove oil is also used in massages to relieve muscle pain and arthritis because of its inflammatory properties.

Antiseptic and antispasmodic properties
As for its antiseptic properties it heals cuts and bruises, fungal infection, burns wounds and other skin ailments and cold sores. This is due to its high flavonoids content. It also relives muscle spasm if applied in the affected area.

Stomach Ailments
It can also be used to cure stomach ailments such as flatulence, loose motions, indigestion and nausea. Cloves are used to relieve, diarrhoea, gastric irritability and vomiting. Possibly that is why it is used in food preparations as a common spice.

Nutritional Value
Clove oil contains significant amounts of protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, Sodium, Iron, magnesium and dietary fibre which makes it important nutritionally.

Curative effects
- Eugenol in the cloves helps in minimizing the harmful effects of environmental waste, thereby reducing the risk of cancer. It helps to boost the immune system by clarifying the blood and thus helps fight infection.
- In Asian countries clove oil is used to countries to cure malaria, cholera, scabies and other tropical diseases.
- Clove oil also prevents blood clots and is used to control glucose and hence beneficial for diabetic patients.
- At home it is used to relieve headaches. You apply clove oil mixed with salt on your forehead and headache is relieved.
- If clove oil is applied on a stye in the eye, the pain is relived and after a while the style disappears.
- It also relives ear ache. A mixture of clove oil and sesame if applied to the ear the pain is relieved.
- Clove oil also acts as a mosquito repellent and can be safely used for 4-5 hours effect.

Cosmetics
Clove oil is also used in the cosmetic industry in the manufacture of creams and lotions. In aromatherapy it is used as a massage oil to relive stress and tension by its application. Even perfumes use a mixture of clove oil.

Food
- Clove oil is used extensively in the Asian and African countries as a part of the spices used in everyday cooking. It highlights the taste of the food and also brings dilatory benefits.
- Mixed with either vanilla or other ice creams it is used in the preparation of Desserts.
- In certain Asian countries it is served as a digestive after food, along with other mouth fresher’s.

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The Endocrine and Integumentary System – what is it and why is it important for health ? – Part 5

The Endocrine System

This system consists of glands that produce hormones which help in regulating and controlling the bodily activities. Some problems related with this system are:

- Pituitary Gland Tumor
If a person is experiencing problems in periods, headaches or loss of peripheral vision then it can be a pituitary gland tumor and get the tests done and seek medical advice.

- Under active thyroid gland
If a person is experiencing weakness in muscles, weight gain, exhaustion, bulging eyes, memory problems, slow speech, dry skin and hair then it can be an under active thyroid gland and it slows down metabolism. Get it diagnosed with blood test and get it treated with thyroid hormonal replacement.

- Overactive thyroid gland
If a person is experiencing sweating, nervousness, tremors, irregular menstrual periods, irritation then it can be an overactive thyroid gland. Get it diagnosed with a blood test and get treated with drugs.

- Low blood sugar
If a person is experiencing fainting then there is a possibility that the person is diabetic and there is a drop in blood sugar level. If attacks increase, then consult a doctor and check your medications.

- Type 2 diabetes
If a person is experiencing thirst and passes large quantity of urine, itching and repeated infection in genital area then it can be type 2 diabetes. In this the body tries to get rid of excess sugar and it can be controlled with diet and lifestyle and medicines.

- Uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes
If a person is experiencing lot of thirst, frequent urination and eating accompanied with weight loss then it can be uncontrolled type 1 diabetes which can be controlled by insulin.

The Integumentary System

It is the skin which forms a protective covering for the body and this system regulates the body temperature and it plays an important part in the sensation of touch. It also excretes waste products in sweat.

- Ringworm
If a person is experiencing small patches of ring shaped patches then it can be ringworm which you can treat with anti fungal cream.

- Herpes zoster
If a person experiences severe pain on one side of chest, trunk, back, face along with red blisters then it can be herpes zoster which is treated with medicines or lotions.