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Clove

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Syzygium aromaticum
Family: Myrtaceae  ·  Parts used: Flower, Leaf, Stem  ·  Also known as: Clove bud, aromatic clove

Key actions

Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntioxidantDigestive aid

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Arthritis / joint painTraditional
  • Infection (general)Traditional
  • Back painTraditional
  • BloatingTraditional
  • HeadacheTraditional
  • IndigestionTraditional
  • Inflammation (general)Traditional
  • Oral & throat healthTraditional
  • Pain (general)Traditional
  • Skin irritationTraditional
  • WoundsTraditional

Selected studies & references

ReviewClove Essential Oil (Syzygium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae): Extraction, Chemical Composition, Food Applications, and Essential Bioactivity for Human Health (2021)
ReviewMolecular Basis of the Therapeutical Potential of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.) and Clues to Its Anti-COVID-19 Utility (2021)
ReviewSyzygium aromaticum L. (Myrtaceae): Traditional Uses, Bioactive Chemical Constituents, Pharmacological and Toxicological Activities (2020)
PreclinicalIn Vitro Antiviral Potential, Antioxidant, and Chemical Composition of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Essential Oil (2023)
PreclinicalSyzygium aromaticum bud (clove) essential oil is a novel and safe aldose reductase inhibitor: in silico, in vitro, and in vivo evidence (2022)
PreclinicalInvestigating Antiarthritic Potential of Nanostructured Clove Oil (Syzygium aromaticum) in FCA-Induced Arthritic Rats: Pharmaceutical Action and Delivery Strategies (2021)
PreclinicalIn vitro anticandidal potency of Syzygium aromaticum (clove) extracts against vaginal candidiasis (2020)
PreclinicalAntimicrobial and antioxidant activity of unencapsulated and encapsulated clove (Syzygium aromaticum, L.) essential oil (2019)

All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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