clove
Syzygium aromaticum
Syzygium aromaticum is a plant species utilized extensively within various traditional medicinal systems. It is traditionally applied to address abdominal complaints, nausea, toothache, infections, muscle and joint pain, and halitosis, often serving as a carminative, analgesic, or vermifuge. Scientific evidence suggests that clove extract and its constituent eugenol may modulate inflammatory pathways and show potential gastroprotective effects against H. pylori in animal models. Some studies also indicate eugenol may influence proteostasis in yeast. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions are currently recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- carminative · nausea
- Traditions
- TCM · traditional · Western phytotherapy
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- carminative
- nausea
- stimulant
- toothache
- infections
- analgesic
- diarrhea
- dyspepsia
- halitosis
- hernia
- muscle and joint pain
- spasms
- stomachic
- vermifuge
- abdominal complaints
What the science says
- Clove extract and eugenol modulated IL-36/IL-17A pathways, reducing psoriasiform lesions and inflammation.
- Clove contains constituents with direct in vitro anti-H. pylori activity and may exert anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective effects in H. pylori infected rats.
- Kytococcus, particularly K. schroeteri and S. hominis, are associated with foot malodor due to isovaleric acid production, while extracts from Sanguisorba officinalis and Eucalyptus globulus may inhibit this.
- Eugenol from Syzygium aromaticum enhances longevity and proteostasis in aged yeast.
- This study shows that clove-derived carbon dots produced using deep eutectic solvents can effectively detect quercetin and riboflavin with high sensitivity.
- Eugenol exhibited higher antifungal activity than clove essential oil against tested phytopathogenic fungi.
- The study identified and validated 55 SSR markers from 11,107 hypervariable loci, providing a valuable resource for clove genetic analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What is clove?
clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is clove traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record clove for: carminative, nausea, stimulant, toothache, infections, analgesic. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use clove?
clove appears in these traditions in our sources: TCM, traditional, Western phytotherapy.
What does the scientific evidence say about clove?
7 sourced findings are recorded for clove; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Clove extract and eugenol modulated IL-36/IL-17A pathways, reducing psoriasiform lesions and inflammation.
How strong is the evidence for clove?
The strongest finding for clove carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is clove safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for clove in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does clove interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for clove in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of clove?
clove is also known as: гвоздичное дерево, Giroflier.
Is clove a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Sustainable deep eutectic solvent-engineered clove-derived carbon dots as a single sensing platform for the detection of multiple antioxidants. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Eugenol from Syzygium aromaticum enhances longevity and proteostasis in aged yeast. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Kytococcal and staphylococcal strains isolated from Japanese subjects with foot malodor and their control. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A study on the antibacterial efficacy and action mechanism of clove against Helicobacter pylori. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genome-wide discovery, characterization, and validation of novel SSR markers in clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and their application in genetic analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and its bioactive constituent eugenol alleviate psoriatic inflammation by modulating the IL-36/IL-17A axis: a proteomic and mechanistic study. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Inhibitory Effects and Mode of Action of Pure Eugenol Versus Clove Essential Oil on Key Phytopathogenic Fungi. literature abstract metadata