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Clove elixir of youth – How to prepare natural 'vitamin bomb'

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Author: Daria Shekina

Clove (dried flower buds from the clove tree) is a spice often used in cooking. However, not everyone knows that it has the power to rejuvenate. You'll be surprised to feel how cloves affect the body.

How to prepare the elixir of youth based on cloves, read in RBС-Ukraine's material below.

The benefits of cloves

Spices are often underestimated. Many people think that cloves are only good for adding flavor to mulled wine or baked goods. However, they are incredibly beneficial. Cloves contain:

  • Vitamins A, C, D, E, K
  • B vitamins
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Magnesium and zinc.

In addition, cloves have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. Because of this, it is a natural antioxidant. So, it can be used as a natural tonic for the skin.

How to make a "vitamin bomb" from cloves To experience the benefits of cloves, you don't need to spend much time and money. Simply prepare the elixir of youth, for which you will need:

  • 1 teaspoon of dried cloves
  • A glass of boiling water

Just pour boiling water over the cloves, and then let the tonic cool and infuse for a while. Then strain the solution, pour the liquid into a clean spray bottle, and you can discard the flower buds.

Store the obtained tonic in a cool place. You can use it to moisturize your skin in the morning and evening. However, don't forget to check your body's reaction to cloves. To do this, perform an allergy test by applying a small amount of tonic to your skin.

How cloves affect the skin

You will be surprised when you see the first results. The tonic with cloves will give your skin elasticity. It combats wrinkles, dries out rashes, and restores elasticity. Cloves, like an expensive collagen mask, will rejuvenate you for ten years.

This material is for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical diagnosis or self-treatment. Our goal is to provide readers with accurate information about symptoms, causes, and methods of detecting diseases. RBС-Ukraine is not responsible for any diagnoses that readers may make based on materials from the resource. We do not recommend self-treatment and advise consulting a doctor in case of any health concerns.