Oil of cloves, also known as clove oil, is an essential oil from the clove plant, Syzygium aromaticum. It has the CAS number 8000-34-8.
It is a natural analgaesic and antiseptic used primarily in dentistry for its main ingredient eugenol. It can also be purchased in pharmacies over the counter, as a home remedy for dental pain relief, mainly toothache. It is also often found in the aromatherapy section of health food stores and used in the flavoring of some medicines. The main oil-producing countries are Madagascar and Indonesia.
Though oil of cloves is marketed for a variety of medicinal uses, scientific evidence does not support claims that it is effective in treating any disease, including cancer.
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