CLOVES, The Spice That's Universally Loved For It's Varied Health Benefits.

We’ve been hearing a lot about the health benefits of cloves and their medicinal uses dating back to ancient times. Before we delve into their healing properties, let's learn a little bit about the history of this sought after spice.
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, which is native to the Maluku Islands (also known as the Spice Islands) in Indonesia. They have been used for centuries for their medicinal and culinary properties.
The earliest evidence of cloves being used dates back to the 4th century BC, when they were used in India to treat toothache and other dental problems. Cloves were also used in China and Europe in the 1st century AD, and were adopted by European herbalists for their medicinal properties.
Cloves were one of the most valuable spices in the world during the Middle Ages, and were traded throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. They were so valuable that they were often used as currency. They were highly sought after in medieval Europe and were considered a symbol of luxury and prosperity.
They were used to flavor food, wine, and beverages. In medieval Europe, cloves gained a reputation for their ability to relieve toothaches. Dentists would use clove oil or clove-infused remedies to alleviate dental pain.
Cloves, along with other spices, were traded along the ancient Spice Route, which connected Asia with the Middle East and Europe. Arab traders played a crucial role in introducing cloves to the Mediterranean region.