Re: Health Benefit of Cloves - (MO-May aide in helping autistic symptoms.)

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Good Morning!

I was wondering what kind of benefits have you seen in your son

since adding clove to his diet. Also does your son eat real food? By

that I mean how do you get it in him. My son only eats 2 things so

hiding anything that tastes strong is a real deliemma because if he

catches me and doesn't like it he'll stop eating. Thanks for

sharing I am always looking at the nutritional and natural side of

assisting his health and getting beyond some of the autism. I had

not heard of clove for this yet.

Kim

>

> I've been looking for natural alternatives to helping my autistic

son. I am

> researching different herbs and spices to find out which would be

beneficial

> in reducing my son's autistic symptoms. My son is half way

recovered from his

> autistic symptoms since I began. He is so much more calmer and

able to learn

> in school without aba. I thought I would share what I am finding

if you are

> in need of this information. ~ For newbies to biomedical

interventions I can

> send you information on food allergies and autism. (Alot of the

symptoms which

> are the behaviors and sensory defensiveness of autism are coming

from dietary

> and environmental causes. There may be other reasons for some,

but we will

> continue to search for answers for all. see article below:

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Foods WHfoods.org

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> Clove contains significant amounts of an active component called

eugenol,

> which has made it the subject of numerous health studies,

including studies on

> the prevention of toxicity from environmental pollutants like

carbon

> tetrachloride, digestive tract cancers, and joint inflammation. In

the United States,

> eugenol extracts from clove have often been used in dentistry in

conjunction with

> root canal therapy, temporary fillings, and general gum pain,

since eugenol

> and other components of clove (including beta-caryophyllene)

combine to make

> clove a mild anaesthetic as well as an anti-bacterial agent. For

these

> beneficial effects, you'll also find clove oil in some over-the-

counter sore throat

> sprays and mouth washes. Anti-Inflammatory Activity

> Eugenol, the primary component of clove's volatile oils, functions

as an

> anti-inflammatory substance. In animal studies, the addition of

clove extract to

> diets already high in anti-inflammatory components (like cod liver

oil, with

> its high omega-3 fatty acid content) brings significant added

benefits, and in

> some studies, further reduces inflammatory symptoms by another 15-

30%. Clove

> also contains a variety of flavonoids, including kaempferol and

rhamnetin, which

> also contribute to clove's anti-inflammatory (and antioxidant)

properties. A

> Nutrient-Dense Spice

> Like its fellow spices, clove's unique phytonutrient components

are

> accompanied by an incredible variety of traditionally-recognized

nutrients. Using our

> nutrient ranking system, we determined cloves to be an excellent

source of

> manganese, a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C and

omega-3 fatty acids

> and a good source of calcium and magnesium. Description

> Cloves are the unopened pink flower buds of the evergreen clove

tree. The

> buds are picked by hand when they are pink and dried until they

turn brown in

> color. Cloves are about ½ inch long and ¼ inch in diameter and

with their tapered

> stem, they resemble tiny nails. In fact, their English name is

actually

> derived from the Latin word clavus, which means nail. Although

cloves have a very

> hard exterior, their flesh features an oily compound that is

essential to their

> nutritional and flavor profile. Cloves have a warm, sweet and

aromatic taste

> that evokes the sultry tropical climates where they are grown. The

Latin name

> for cloves is Eugenia caryophyllus. History

> Cloves are native to the Moluccas, formerly known as the Spice

Islands of

> Indonesia. They have been consumed in Asia for more than 2,000

years. Owing to

> their sweet and fragrant taste, Chinese courtiers dating back to

200 BC would

> keep them in their mouths in order to freshen their breath when

addressing the

> emperor so as to not offend him. Arab traders brought cloves to

Europe around

> the 4th century, although they did not come into widespread use

until the

> Middle Ages when they became prized for their pungent flavor that

served to mask

> the taste of poorly preserved foods. While for a long time, they

were cultivated

> almost exclusively in Indonesia, today the leading clove-producing

region is

> Zanzibar in Eastern Africa. In addition to these two regions,

cloves are also

> grown commercially in the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Madagascar,

India, Pemba and

> Brazil. How to Select and Store

> Whenever possible, buy whole cloves instead of clove powder since

the latter

> loses its flavor more quickly. When squeezed with a fingernail,

good quality

> cloves will release some of their oil. Alternatively, you can

place a clove in

> a cup of water. Those of good quality will float vertically while

those that

> are stale will either sink or float horizontally. Even through

dried herbs and

> spices are widely available in supermarkets, explore the local

spice stores or

> ethnic markets in your area. Oftentimes, these stores feature an

expansive

> selection of dried herbs and spices that are of superior quality

and freshness

> compared to those offered in regular markets. Just like with other

dried

> spices, try to select organically grown cloves since this will

give you more

> assurance that the herb has not been irradiated. Cloves should be

kept in a tightly

> sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place. Ground

cloves will keep

> for about six months, while whole cloves will stay fresh for about

one year

> stored this way. Alternatively, you can extend their shelf life by

storing them

> in the refrigerator. How to Enjoy

> For some of our favorite recipes, click <A

HREF= " http://www.whfoods.com/recipestoc.php " >Recipes</A>. Tips for

Cooking with

> ClovesSince cloves have a very intense flavor, especially those

that have been

> ground, care should be taken when deciding how much to use in a

recipe so as to not

> overpower the flavors of the other ingredients. The easiest way to

grind

> whole cloves into a powder is to use a coffee grinder. A Few Quick

Serving

> Ideas:Pierce an onion with whole cloves and add to soups, broths

or poaching liquids.

> Adding ground cloves and curry powder to healthy sautéed onions,

garlic and

> tofu will give this dish an Indian-inspired zest. Impart a warming

note to

> apple cider by adding ground cloves and cinnamon. Spice up fruit

compote by adding

> ground cloves. Add clove powder, walnuts and raisins to your

favorite

> Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. Safety

> Cloves are not a commonly allergenic food and are not known to

contain

> measurable amounts of goitrogens, oxalates, or purines.

Nutritional Profile

> Cloves are an excellent source of manganese. They are also a very

good source

> of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and omega-3 fatty acids

and a good

> source of magnesium and calcium. For an in-depth nutritional

profile click here:

> <A HREF= " http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?

tname=nutrientprofile & dbid=66 " >Cloves</A>. In-Depth Nutritional

Profile

> In addition to the nutrients highlighted in our ratings chart, an

in-depth

> nutritional profile for <A

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profile includes

> information on a full array of nutrients, including carbohydrates,

sugar, soluble and

> insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino

acids and

> more. Introduction to Food Rating System Chart

> The following chart shows the nutrients for which this food is

either an

> excellent, very good or good source. Next to the nutrient name you

will find the

> following information: the amount of the nutrient that is included

in the noted

> serving of this food; the %Daily Value (DV) that that amount

represents; the

> nutrient density rating; and the food's World's Healthiest Foods

Rating.

> Underneath the chart is a table that summarizes how the ratings

were devised. Read

> detailed information on our <A

HREF= " http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=faq & dbid=22 " >Food and

Recipe Rating System</A>.

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