Can kill bacteria

According to research, cloves have antibacterial qualities that can inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microbes. According to a test-tube study, clove essential oil eradicated three common forms of bacteria, including the food-poisoning-causing strain of bacteria E. coli. Additionally, cloves' antimicrobial qualities may even aid to advance oral health. Clove extracts were discovered in one test-tube investigation to inhibit the growth of two types of bacteria that cause gum disease.

Another 40-person trial examined the effects of a herbal mouthwash containing basil, tea tree oil, and cloves. They revealed improvements in gum health, plaque levels, and oral bacteria after using the herbal mouthwash for 21 days. The antibacterial properties of cloves may help your oral health when used in conjunction with routine brushing and good oral hygiene.