Why Combine Garlic and Cloves? The Healing Alchemy
Used together, garlic and cloves don’t just add depth to your cooking — they amplify each other’s healing powers.
Think of them as a wellness tag team:
- Garlic strengthens the immune system and blood flow
- Cloves deliver intense antioxidant and pain-relieving effects
- Together, they create a synergistic effect — greater than the sum of their parts
This powerful combination can:
- Strengthen your body’s defenses
- Reduce chronic inflammation
- Support digestion and detoxification
- Fight off infections naturally
It’s like giving your body a natural tune-up — with ingredients you already own.
4 Easy Ways to Use Garlic and Cloves Every Day
🍵 1. Wellness Herbal Tea
Perfect for immune support and digestion
How to make it:
- Crush 1 garlic clove
- Add 2 whole cloves
- Boil in 250ml (1 cup) of water
- Simmer for 10 minutes
- Strain and stir in 1 tsp honey (soothes throat and balances flavor)
- Drink once daily — morning or evening
✅ Best during cold season or when feeling run down.
🍲 2. Healthy Seasoning for Everyday Cooking
Boost flavor and health in one move
Add chopped garlic and a pinch of ground cloves to:
- Stews and soups
- Roasted vegetables
- Lentils, rice, or curries
- Marinades for chicken or fish
✅ Cloves add warmth; garlic adds depth — and both add healing power.
🫒 3. Infused Olive Oil
A healing oil for salads, cooking, or topical use
How to make it:
- Gently heat ½ cup olive oil in a saucepan
- Add 2–3 garlic cloves and 3–4 whole cloves
- Warm for 5–10 minutes (do not boil)
- Let cool, strain, and store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Uses:
- Drizzle over salads or grilled fish
- Massage into sore muscles (anti-inflammatory)
- Use as a base for dressings or sauces
⚠️ Never store infused oils at room temperature — risk of botulism.
