Cloves side effects you should know about

Cloves side effects you should know about

Let's take a closer look at cloves side effects for health. We have already spoken about the culinary properties and benefits of cloves. But do not rush to look for recipes using this spice or start to chew it. It is worth understanding how harmful it can be to your health before consuming it.

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Side effects of cloves consumption in excess

To begin with, you need to understand that excess anything can harm your health. Today we are discussing cloves, so let`s consider what diseases and symptoms the excess consumption of this plant can cause:

  • nausea and vomiting.
  • Diarrhea, digestive problems.
  • Deterioration of hair and nails.
  • For men: deterioration of reproductive function.
  • Low immunity. The body is exposed to viruses and harmful bacteria that it cannot resist.
  • Fever
  • Increased body temperature.
  • Dizziness, throbbing pain in the head.
  • Sweet or metallic taste in the mouth.
  • Thirst.
  • Dry cough with chest pain.

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Cloves side effects

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  • involuntary trembling of the fingers.
  • Hepatomegaly.
  • Muscle aches that are not caused by physical exertion.
  • Pale skin.
  • Focal baldness.
  • Pain in the abdomen.
  • Formation of renal failure.
  • Formation of liver failure.
  • Severe diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
  • Clove oil can cause a burn if misused.
  • Epileptic seizures.
  • Lung sclerosis.
  • Skin rashes.
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  • Neuritis of the auditory nerve.
  • Increased risk of atherosclerosis.
  • Anemia
  • Increased sweating.
  • Weight gain.
  • Infertility.
  • It can provoke premature birth.
  • Vision problems.
  • Premature ageing

Cloves are not recommended when breastfeeding a baby. The clove changes the taste of milk. So baby will not want to eat. Also, cloves should be used with caution by people with increased acidity of the stomach. You are advised not to use cloves during menstruation, as it dilutes the blood and may increase bleeding.

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It is necessary to find out and compare the indicators of harm and health benefits of this spice before using clove for medicinal purposes (and even culinary ones). And making sure that there are no contraindications, you can safely begin treatment. You can consult a therapist as well be sure that the herb will not harm your health. Specialist can tell you more about any side effects of cloves for the body.

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