Clove

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• What other names is Clove known by?
• What is Clove?
• How does Clove work?
• Are there safety concerns?
• Are there any interactions with medications?
• Dosing considerations for Clove.

What other names is Clove known by?

Bourgeon Floral de Clou de Girofle, Bouton Floral de Clou de Girofle, Caryophylli Flos, Caryophyllum, Caryophyllus aromaticus, Clavo de Olor, Clous de Girolfe, Clove Flower, Clove Flowerbud, Clove Leaf, Clove Oil, Clove Stem, Cloves, Cloves Bud, Ding Xiang, Eugenia aromatica, Eugenia caryophyllata, Eugenia caryophyllus, Feuille de Clou de Girofle, Fleur de Clou de Girofle, Flores Caryophylli, Flores Caryophyllum, Gewurznelken Nagelein, Girofle, Giroflier, Huile de Clou de Girofle, Kreteks, Lavang, Lavanga, Oil of Clove, Syzygium aromaticum, Tige de Clou de Girofle.

What is Clove?

Possibly Effective for...

• Premature ejaculation when applied directly to the skin of the penis in combination with other medicines.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Toothache, "dry socket" following tooth extraction, vomiting, upset stomach, nausea, gas (flatulence), diarrhea, hernia, mouth and throat swelling (inflammation), cough, and other conditions.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).