Boiling pineapple peels with cloves is a popular home remedy and beverage in some cultures. People often make it as a tea or infusion because pineapple peels contain small amounts of nutrients and aromatic compounds, while cloves add flavor and contain compounds such as eugenol.
However, the claim that it will “change your life” is an exaggeration. There is no strong scientific evidence that drinking pineapple-peel-and-clove tea produces dramatic health transformations. Potential effects are generally more modest:
It can be a flavorful, low-calorie drink.
It may help with hydration.
Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, though the amount that ends up in a boiled peel tea can vary and heat may reduce its activity.
Cloves contain antioxidants and have been studied for various biological effects, but drinking clove tea is not a proven treatment for diseases.
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