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Clove

Botanical nameSyzygium aromaticum
Plant part usedDried flower bud

Important safety information: Clove oil can burn tissue and is toxic if swallowed in excessive amounts; seek advice with anticoagulants, bleeding disorders, liver disease or before surgery.

Herbal actions

  • Aromatic carminative
  • local analgesic
  • antimicrobial in vitro

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

  • Culinary spice
  • Traditional temporary toothache relief with authorised clove-oil products
  • Traditional digestive use

Main constituents

Eugenol, eugenyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, tannins

Preparation overview

Tea: Covered infusion. Use whole or lightly crushed buds; clove essential oil is far more concentrated.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.