Cloves are rich in a variety of antioxidants, particularly eugenol, which is found in high concentrations in clove bud and leaf oils.
Antioxidants have the ability to fight free radicals that play a role in the development of chronic diseases, from arthritis to heart disease and cancer. The levels of free radicals increase with stress, pollution, unhealthy habits like smoking, and during aging.

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