✔ Expectorant Properties – Helps clear mucus from the lungs 🫁
✔ Anti-Inflammatory – Reduces swelling in the airways ✅
✔ Antimicrobial & Antiviral – Fights infections, bacteria, and viruses 🦠
✔ Rich in Antioxidants – Protects lung cells from oxidative stress ⚡
✔ Relieves Cough & Throat Irritation – Acts as a natural sore throat soother 🤒
✅ Active compound: Eugenol, a natural antiseptic and pain reliever, helps unclog airways and kill bacteria in the respiratory tract.
🛠 How to Use Cloves for Respiratory Infections & Bronchitis
1️⃣ Clove Tea for Congestion & Cough Relief 🍵
This soothing clove tea helps clear mucus, open airways, and reduce irritation.
Ingredients:
✔ 1 cup hot water
✔ 3-4 whole cloves
✔ 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for antibacterial benefits) 🍯
✔ ½ teaspoon grated ginger (optional, for extra relief)
✔ Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for vitamin C boost) 🍋
Instructions:
✔ Boil water and add cloves.
✔ Steep for 5-7 minutes, then strain.
✔ Stir in honey, lemon, or ginger for added benefits.
✔ Drink twice daily for relief from cough and chest congestion.
✅ Works best when sipped warm—soothes the throat and fights infections!
