What is the most important information I should know about clove?
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.
Do not use clove without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or
blood
clotting disorder, or if you are taking any medicines to prevent or treat a blood clotting disorder.
Clove has been reported to affect blood clotting.
Clove has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential
risks and/or advantages of clove may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where
herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other
drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the
risk of contamination.
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 mouth or throat.
Clove has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential
risks and/or advantages of clove may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where
herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other
drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the
risk of contamination.
Clove may also have uses other than those listed in this product guide.
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