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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

The fall spice essential to pumpkin spice lattes and mulled wine that can help kill bacteria in your body

Cloves can do much more than just sweeten your baked goods.

Used for thousands of years in traditional medicine, the warm spice commonly used in pumpkin pie and mulled wine may also benefit your gum health and lower your blood pressure, according to years of research.

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