Drinking clove tea is an invigorating and delicious way to boost your nutrient intake and naturally treat certain health conditions.
By Dr. Chitalu Chilufya.
Lusaka, July 27 – There are secrets waiting to be discovered in the dried flower buds known as cloves, nature’s treasure trove. Bursting with eugenol, a powerful antioxidant, these little wonders also brim with vitamin C, flavonoids, fiber, calcium, and the rarest of omega-3 fatty acids.
For countless generations, these precious cloves have been transformed into a soothing tea, their rich essence seeping into hot water to create a brew revered in many medical traditions. Clove tea, with its ancient roots and healing touch, continues to enchant and restore those who seek its timeless magic.
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The humble clove holds a treasure chest of benefits, from detoxifying your liver to shielding your body from cancer. When you steep these cloves in hot water to brew clove tea, you unlock a world of advantages! This process releases more of the cloves’ rich flavour and beneficial compounds.
According to research from Harvard Health, tea is brimming with polyphenols – powerful antioxidants that help purge the body of toxins. This is why clove tea is celebrated as a supremely healthy drink. So, let’s dive into the reasons why you should make clove tea a regular part of your routine:
◾Better insulin regulation: As per several studies, chewing cloves can help in better insulin management. In fact, drinking clove tea can also help in ensuring sustained release of sugar in the bloodstream, thereby managing sudden sugar spikes.
◾Digestion: When you drink this tea, it may increase the production of both saliva and gastric juices, both of which are necessary for efficient digestion. This may speed peristaltic motion and might lower your risk of experiencing constipation or inflammation in the gut.
◾Fever: The possible natural anti-inflammatory properties of this tea make it an ideal way to break fevers. For generations, it has been administered to kick the immune system into high gear and snap a fever.
◾Reduces Intestinal Parasites: This tea has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic abilities, so in those parts of the world where intestinal parasites are still a major problem, this tea remains very popular
◾Arthritis: The anti-inflammatory and analgesic abilities of eugenol are well researched, and it has been tied to less discomfort and pain in the joints for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. This might be effective with both oral or topical applications of this tea.
◾Oral health: Sipping on clove tea post meals can also help in improving oral health and remove build up of cavities, this is due to the potent antibacterial properties of cloves can help reduce the growth of harmful bacteria in the mouth.
◾Skin Health: With the possible powerful antioxidants in this tea, oxidative stress can be slowed down, along with the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and blemishes.
Let’s pause for a moment and consider what we put on our plates and in our cups. The world is shifting, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are quietly overtaking infectious diseases as the leading cause of death globally. By 2030, it’s predicted that NCDs will claim more lives than infectious, maternal, and child diseases combined, even in the far reaches of Sub-Saharan Africa. The narrative of health is changing, and it’s more crucial than ever to be mindful of what we consume.
Also Read: Dr. Chilufya urges Govt to implement the One Health Approach. A collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.
About The Author: Dr. Chilufya, a PF presidential candidate, is a public health physician, Mansa Central Member of Parliament and former Minister of Health who led the radical transformation of the Zambia national health system in pursuit of Universal Health Coverage.
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