India, Feb. 17 -- There are several spices in our Indian household that offer numerous health benefits. One of these spices is cloves. Though it may look small, it offers powerful digestive benefits and can even help with inflammatory ailments. However, like with every food ingredient, moderation is the key.

In an Instagram post shared on February 16, Dr Shubham Vatsya, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over 10 years of experience at Fortis Vasant Kunj, listed the benefits of eating cloves and how many you should eat in a day.

Many studies now confirm the antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anticarcinogenic properties of spice plants. Clove in particular has attracted attention due to its potent antioxidant and antimicrob...