Clove cigarettes, often referred to as “kreteks,” are a mixture of cloves and tobacco. The ratio of cloves to tobacco may vary depending on the type of clove cigarettes you purchase. These cigarettes have a distinct flavor and smell that appeals primarily to young adults. According to Smokefree.

An ulcer is an open wound that can appear anywhere in the body, but generally refers to the type of open sore than can occur in the digestive tract. A gastric ulcer can cause pain, indigestion and other discomforts during mealtimes and after you eat.

Cayenne pepper has numerous medicinal and culinary benefits. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Native Americans used cayenne pepper as food and medicine as long as 9,000 years ago. Cayenne contains a substance known as capsaicin that has pain-relieving properties.

Vertigo, or dizziness—the sensation that your surroundings are spinning—can happens when you stand up too quickly or make changes in the position of your head. It can be caused by sinus or inner ear infections, but one form is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Ginger comes from the grated root of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. This aromatic root has been used for thousands of years as both a medicinal ingredient and a cooking spice.

Capsicum annuum, more commonly known as cayenne pepper, is a food used to spice up many styles of cooking. People also have been consuming cayenne pepper as an herbal remedy for thousands of years, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).

A concoction of maple syrup, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and purified water detox has its origins in the Master Cleanse diet. Stanley Burroughs introduced the diet in the 1940s, and it was repackaged as a 50-page pamphlet in 1976.

As part of a colon cleansing program, you can perform a saltwater flush. The sea salt and water mixture acts as an enema and stimulates bowel movements.