PARTS USED
Dried flower bud, leaf, twigs
NATIVE REGIONS
Indonesia, Madagascar, Antilles, Sri Lanka, Brazil, and other countries
PREPARATIONS
Essential Oil
Syzygium aromaticum
COMMON NAMES
Clove, Caryophyllum
Myrtaceae
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Phenol - Eugenol (75-95%)
Sesquiterpene - Beta-caryophyllene
Esters
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | anti-aging | antiarthritic | antibacterial |
anticarcinogenic | anti-clotting | anticonvulsant | antifungal |
anti-inflammatory | antimicrobial | antiobesity | antioxidant |
antiseptic | antispasmodic | antiviral | aromatic |
bactericidal | carminative | insecticide | irritant |
neuroprotective | rubefacient | spermicidal | stimulant |
stomachic |
Common Uses
Mouth health
Fungal infections
Viral infections (herpes, measles)
Parasites
Cognitive support
Contraindications & Safety
Skin patch test is required to use topically
Dosing instructions should be strictly adhered to to avoid liver damage
Avoid in 1st trimester of pregnancy
Avoid with homeopathics
Antiplatlet activity if taken orally
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.