12 May 2026
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Cloves: the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of eugenol confirmed by science

Eugenol, the major active compound in cloves, is the subject of extensive scientific studies confirming its remarkable therapeutic properties. This ancient spice, grown mainly in India and Madagascar, contains much more than just its characteristic aroma. Research now reveals why ancestral medicinal traditions placed so much value on these dried flower buds.

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Derived from the dried flower bud of the evergreen tree…

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