Dessert ingredient: cloves

Clove oil by amandaslater/Flickr


Cloves are an important ingredient in the sweet kitchen's spice cabinet.  Clove nails, powder or oil can be used in baking, cooking, in perfumes or potpourris, scented crafts, mouthwash, toothpaste, and even some cigarettes.

The health benefits of clove oil can be attributed to its antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, and stress relieving