==Benefits and uses of Eugenol are==
Very small amounts are required, in order to reap the benefits and avoid side effects. It posseses anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which makes it very useful in killing parasites which could damage the heart, lungs or the kidneys. Thanks to this benefits, clove is used to treat stress, anxiety and depression as well as to improve brain function.
*Heart Disease : Polypehnol is able to improve lipid profiles and prevent oxidation of cholesterol thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and atherosclerosis. As well as curcumin, it can inhibit COX-2, a protein responsible for inflammation. Clove oil is even included in many toothpastes, dental creams and throat sprays. Thanks to it's strong antibacterial effects, eugenol is one of the most potent blood purifiers. If you have gum disease, you can take cloves internally or apply clove oil on to the inflamed gums. Just don't over do it. Clove oil is also able to reduce formation of blood clots since it is a natural blood thinner, while inhibiting the aggregation of platelets thereby reducing the risk of heart attack. Stimulant properties of clove tea are attributed to its ability to increase circulation, expand the blood vessels and to increase body temperature.
* Digestion : Thanks to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, clove oil can be very helpful in treating many digestive problems such as candida, intestinal worms, diarrhea, gas, bloating, ulcers, intestinal spasms and nausea. Wormwood which is known for its anti-fungal properties, contains significant amount of eugenol.As well as black pepper, clove can also increase the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach. Gastric acid can help digest food and kill intestinal bacterias, including helicobacter pylori.
* nerve Cells and Brain Function : This potent herbal compound is able to deactivate free radicals such as superoxide thereby protecting nerve cells from damage. However, this powerful antioxidant may also promote regeneration of damaged nerve cells.Clove may have an effect on brain function, while stimulating hypothalamus-pituitary axis which can change the levels of neurotransmitters and hormones in the blood, in a good way.
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