Question 1

does smoking clove cigarettes cause health problems in children as much as other types of cigarettes

Accepted Answer

Yes: Clove cigarettes, or kreteks, are made with a combination of tobacco, cloves and other herbs.  They have all the badness of regular cigarettes, and there have been reports of people being hospitalized and even coughing up blood after smoking them.  You can't lessen the negative impact of smoking with more smoking.  The way to avoid the health problems you're asking about  is to not smoke.

Question 2

are clove cigars just as harmful as a regular pack of cigarettes? my fianc doesn't seem to think so but i think he is ignorant.

Accepted Answer

Not really: Studied that well, but probably just as harmful.

Question 3

smoking djarum clove cigars, how bad is it? i smoke about  6 to 8 a day. they are the same size as a regular cigarette

Accepted Answer

They are terrible: Cloves have at least twice the amount of toxic "tars" as tobacco, carry more carbon monoxide into the body, and have a specific chemical called eugenol which is especially damaging to lungs.  They are not a healthier alternative to tobacco, even though they do not have nicotine.  However, they are less "addicting" and easier to quit than tobacco, and that is exactly what you should do!

Question 4

do clove, date and black pepper cuts down cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

I will answer for : Cloves and black peppers. While these both have numerous health benefits, I have found no claims or studies that indicate that either cloves or black pepper reduce cholesterol levels.

Question 5

i ate a clove of raw chopped garlic a few hours ago and my stomach has been burning terribly since. is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The Breath That Kill: It will only be dangerous if you breathe in someone else's face. Take some antacid and chill for a while. You may have some garlic burps but don't worry. Then think twice about chomping down on those highly concentrated herbs,etc. If for "health" reasons, knock yourself out (so to speak) but start small and build-up to a reasonable amount.

Question 6

my kid had a very small.amount of clove oil after rubbing it in her hands she touched her tounge which caused a tremendous amount of burning sensation in her mouth. iam worried that what if she injested a small amount of it? is it dangerous!???

Accepted Answer

: Not dangerous at all in what you described. Many dental cements and sedative dressings have oil of clove which if ingested will do no harm.

Question 7

do herbal parasite cleanses work to get rid of intestinal worms?  herbs include black walnut hull, wormwood, cloves, etc

Accepted Answer

Herbal treatments: The only treatments I know of for intestinal worms are medicines as they have to selectively kill the worms and not hurt you. How do you know you have intestinal worms?

Question 8

does natural remedies like black walnut hull, wormwood, clove, garlic, oregano really can kill/remove intestinal parasites ?

Accepted Answer

: No. First you need to find out if you have any parasites. If you have not travelled to a poor country, you are unlikely to have intestinal parasites.

Question 9

are menthols the most dangerous cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Cigarettes: Smoking cigarettes is dangerous -- menthols or not. If you can quit, you'll reduce your risk of CV disease, lung CA, other cancers, stroke .... Not to mention whiter teeth and fresher breath... Think about it :) there are many options nowadays. Meet with a doc and try one that's right for you :)

Question 10

are black and milds cigars worse than cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Cigars: It depends on whether you inhale the cigars if so they may be worse  the also carry a higher risk of lip and tongue cancers

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Smoking djarum clove cigars, how bad is it? i smoke about 6 to 8 a day. they are the same size as a regular cigarette

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Do clove, date and black pepper cuts down cholesterol?

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I ate a clove of raw chopped garlic a few hours ago and my stomach has been burning terribly since. is this dangerous?

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My kid had a very small.amount of clove oil after rubbing it in her hands she touched her tounge which caused a tremendous amount of burning sensation in her mouth. iam worried that what if she injested a small amount of it? is it dangerous!???

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Do herbal parasite cleanses work to get rid of intestinal worms? herbs include black walnut hull, wormwood, cloves, etc

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Does natural remedies like black walnut hull, wormwood, clove, garlic, oregano really can kill/remove intestinal parasites ?

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Are menthols the most dangerous cigarettes?

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Are black and milds cigars worse than cigarettes?

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