Are Cloves Good to Ingest? Unpacking the Health Benefits and Risks
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, clove buds and oil are 'Generally Recognized as Safe' (GRAS) for use as a food additive. But are cloves good to ingest as a regular health practice, and is it safe to consume them beyond culinary quantities? The answer lies in understanding the difference between culinary use and concentrated forms.