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Clove

Clove is the dried flower bud of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used whole or ground as a spice. Eugenol is the main component of clove oil.

Also listed as Syzygium Aromaticum, Organic Clove, Clove Extract, Organic Clove Extract

LongevityWeight ManagementGut HealthHair & SkinImmune Support

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Oxidative stressLongevityModerateBNo linked study
Blood sugarWeight ManagementSmallCNo linked study
Gut healthSmallCNo linked study
Bloating & gas reliefGut HealthSmallCNo linked study
InflammationSmallCNo linked study
Skin InflammationHair & SkinSmallCNo linked study
All 9 rated effectsGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

What is clove?

Cloves are flower buds used whole or ground as a spice. Eugenol is a major component of clove oil; laboratory studies describe antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, but those findings do not establish a health benefit from swallowing the oil. 1

Why people take it

Immune Support22.5%
Detox16.8%
Gut Health15.2%
Essential Health13.1%
Energy7.4%
Stress & Mood5.4%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Questions people ask

Does clove prevent oxidative damage in people?

The small controlled trial reported antioxidant-marker changes. Whether these translate into lasting clinical benefits remains unresolved. 2

Is a teaspoon of cloves equivalent to the studied capsule?

No equivalent culinary amount was established by the extract pilot. 3

Can clove oil replace a dentist?

No. EMA calls toothache relief provisional and advises dental attention as soon as possible. 4

Sources

  1. Eugenol (Clove Oil) LiverTox, NIDDK, 2019