What is clove?
The use of clove in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous. Clove is also known as Eugenia carylphyllata, caryophyllus, and eugenol. Clove is a commonly used flavoring agent and food product. Clove is also available as an herbal supplement. The information contained in this leaflet refers to the use of clove as an herbal supplement. When used as a food product, the benefits and potential side effects of clove may be less pronounced than when it is used as an herbal supplement. Clove has been used for the topical treatment of toothache. Clove has also been used for the common cold, cough, and inflammation of the mo
