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Clove nails, with their distinctive brown tint and sun-dried hardness, have been celebrated for more than two millennia, first in Asia, for their powerful medicinal and culinary qualities before being acclaimed in medieval Europe as a prized spice alongside the pepper.
In the modern era, cloves mainly fuel Indonesian cigarette production, accounting for 95% of the world’s use. The cranberry itself is delicate, only fruiting after eight years and rarely blooms, as buds are harvested before flowering and dried until they adopt their characteristic brown color.
Soothing digestive aid
A simple infusion of clove can relieve various digestive discomforts, including stomach pains and bloating. Soak 4 or 5 cloves in boiling water for about 10 minutes to prepare this soothing drink.
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