Clove
Syzygium aromaticum
A eugenol-rich spice famous as a numbing remedy for toothache and a warming digestive.
Traditional use (household, ayurveda): A eugenol-rich spice famous as a numbing remedy for toothache and a warming digestive.
A eugenol-rich spice famous as a numbing remedy for toothache and a warming digestive.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A eugenol-rich spice famous as a numbing remedy for toothache and a warming digestive.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Clove oil is potent: it can burn gums/skin, harm the liver in excess, and isn't for children.
- Undiluted oil on skin/gums
- Children (oil)
Clove oil is potent: it can burn gums/skin, harm the liver in excess, and isn't for children.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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