20 Genius Ways to Use Cloves for Your Health Cloves aren’t meant to be used alone. When paired with simple ingredients like honey, garlic, ginger, or milk, they’ve traditionally been used in many everyday ways — from supporting digestion to soothing the throat and helping the body relax. 11. Add cloves to cooking to aid fat digestion 12. Use clove rinse to support scalp comfort 13. Combine cloves with ginger to ease bloating 14. Use clove aroma to promote a sense of calm 15. Add cloves to soups