PubMed Studies
1,200
About
Cloves (Laung) contain eugenol with analgesic, antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects. Used in Unani and Ayurveda for dental and digestive conditions.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Based on Unani Tibb principles of temperament modification and humoral balance. Active alkaloids, flavonoids, and essential oils provide receptor-mediated, enzyme-inhibitory, and antioxidant mechanisms of action identified in modern research.
📊 Effectiveness
Dental pain and antimicrobial
Evidence Grade B · 8 studies · n=800
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Eugenol: anticoagulant interaction. Liver toxicity at very high doses. Pregnancy: safe at food doses.
🏷️ Other Names
Syzygium aromaticum Laung