Stimulant and
effective in relieving flatulence, cholera, caughs, asthma and
headaches. Cloves promote enzymatic flow and boost digestive
functioning. It is also useful for treating cholera, 4 gms of
cloves are boiled in 3 litres of water until half the water
has evaporated, taken in draughts, will check severe symptoms
of the disease. Chewing a clove with a crystal of common salt
eases expectoration, relieves the irritation in the throat and
stops cough in the pharyngitis. A paste of clove and salt
crystals in milk is a common household remedy for headaches.