🍃 How to Use Cloves Safely

Whole cloves	Add to mulled wine, chai tea, or rice dishes — remove before eating
Ground cloves	Baking, spice mixes, smoothies (use sparingly — strong flavor!)
Clove tea	Steep 2–3 whole cloves in hot water for 5–10 minutes
Clove oil	Always dilute with carrier oil (e.g., coconut or olive oil) — never ingest without professional guidance

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

Cloves are safe in food amounts, but caution is needed with concentrated forms:

❗Children under 2	Risk of liver damage from essential oils
❗Pregnant or breastfeeding women	Avoid medicinal doses unless approved by a doctor
❗People on blood thinners	Eugenol may increase bleeding risk
❗Those with sensitive skin	Undiluted clove oil can cause burns or irritation
❗Before dental surgery	Stop using clove products 1–2 weeks prior due to bleeding risk

❌ Never swallow clove oil — it can be toxic in high doses.

❌ “Clove oil cures cavities”	No — it may relieve pain, but doesn’t heal decay
❌ “Eating cloves detoxes your liver”	Your liver detoxes naturally — no spice “cleanses” it
❌ “Cloves kill cancer cells”	Lab studies show promise, but no evidence they treat cancer in humans
❌ “More is better”	Too much can cause nausea, liver issues, or low blood sugar

You don’t need exotic superfoods to support your health.