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Essential Oil

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum

Southeast Asian, TCM, Ayurveda, Western

Gabriel Score
78/ 100Good
EvidenceModerate - eugenol well-studied analgesic and antimicrobial
Conditions5 applications
How it works

Analgesic (eugenol), strong antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, anesthetic

Typical Dosage

1 drop on tooth for pain; highly diluted for topical (1-2%); spice in food

Used for
Toothacheoral infectionspainfungal infectionsdigestive support

The Science

Active Compounds

Eugenol, eugenyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene

Evidence Base

Moderate - eugenol well-studied analgesic and antimicrobial78/100

Very strong and hot; excellent for toothache; antimicrobial; must dilute; can damage tissues undiluted

How to Use

Topical (diluted), dental application (neat or diluted), aromatherapy, internal (spice form)

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.

Safety Profile

Interactions

May interact with anticoagulants; very strong, can irritate; skin sensitization

Contraindications

Pregnancy; bleeding disorders; surgery; liver disease (high doses); undiluted topical

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TraditionEssential Oil
EvidenceModerate - eugenol well-studied analgesic and antimicrobial
Applications5
Gabriel Score78/100

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