Cloves in Summer: Boon or Bane? Ayurveda Expert Reveals Surprising Benefits

• Ayurveda expert Shiv Kumar Pandey states cloves, though warm, balance Kapha, Pitta, and Rakta doshas, offering mild coolness when consumed correctly.
• Cloves help maintain water balance, reduce dry mouth by increasing saliva, and combat heatstroke and dizziness in summer.
• They aid eye health by purifying blood, reducing irritation and fatigue, and maintaining eyesight with regular, limited consumption.
• Cloves improve digestion by strengthening 'Jatharagni,' relieving gas, indigestion, and stomach pain, and combating bad breath with antibacterial properties.
• The 'eugenol' compound in cloves reduces inflammation and helps maintain body balance, making them beneficial year-round, especially when consumed with rock sugar.