6. They help reduce pain and inflammation in the body.
Cloves also have painkilling and anti-inflammatory effects because of eugenol. One way to use this to your advantage is to use this spice to treat headaches. You can do this one of two ways: by eating them or putting them on your skin. If you’d rather eat them, you can mix clove powder, rock salt, and milk and drink them to relieve your headache. If you want to put it on your skin, soak the cloves in coconut oil and rub them on your temples to feel better.