Clove
Botanical Name: Eugenia caryophyllus
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried flower buds
Geographical Source
Indonesia, Madagascar, India
Macroscopic Features
Nail-shaped buds, dark brown, strong spicy odor, pungent numbing taste.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Volatile oil (Eugenol 70-90%, Caryophyllene), Gallotannic acid
Pharmacological Actions
Local anesthetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic
Traditional Uses
Dental analgesic, carminative, spice, flavoring
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Bleeding disorders, concurrent use with anticoagulants (in large amounts)