Ingredients:
- 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of whole cloves (about 10–15 cloves)
- 1 cup (250 ml) of water
Instructions:
- Boil the water. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot.
- Add the cloves. Drop the cloves into the boiling water.
- Simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5–7 minutes.
- Cover and steep. Turn off the heat and let the cloves steep for another 10 minutes.
- Strain and store. Strain out the cloves and pour the clove water into a clean glass jar or cup.
- Let it cool. Drink it warm or allow it to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator (good for up to 2 days).
How to Use Clove Water
- As a morning tonic: Drink ½ cup of clove water on an empty stomach to stimulate digestion and detoxify the body.
- For skin: Apply it to acne-prone skin with a cotton pad after it cools. Do a patch test first.
- As a mouth rinse: Gargle warm clove water to ease sore throat or freshen breath.
- For hair: Rinse hair with clove water after shampooing to promote hair strength and reduce dandruff.
- Before meals: Drink a small amount before meals to stimulate digestive juices and prevent bloating.
- During menstrual discomfort: Drink 1 cup of warm clove water to reduce cramps naturally.
- For colds or flu: Sip slowly 2–3 times a day when sick to reduce congestion and sore throat.Continue reading…
