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Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) as a tool for helping with Arthritis / joint pain
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
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Nanostructured clove (Syzygium aromaticum) oil reduced inflammation and arthritic markers in Freund's-complete-adjuvant-induced arthritic rats, supporting an anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic application of clove oil.
4 sources supporting Clove for Arthritis / joint pain. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's anti-inflammatory action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
This review of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) summarises its traditional uses and bioactive constituents (eugenol, beta-caryophyllene, flavonoids) and its pharmacological activities — antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidiabetic and anticancer — together with toxicological data.
This review examines the molecular basis of the therapeutic potential of clove (Syzygium aromaticum), focusing on the anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of its constituents and their possible relevance to antiviral applications.