Cloves have long been considered a home remedy in India 4 toothaches, joint pains, indigestion, asthma, cough, skin disorders, headache. These health benefits of clove can be attributed 2its antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, germicidal, rubefacient, stomach stimulant properties. Presented here r some of the home remedies, collected from Indian kitchens where use of spices and condiments is not limited only to preparing meals, but also 4treating common disorders.