How cloves might help relieve pain and inflammation

Dipa Kamdar

doi:10.64628/AB.xm9gjq9xv

How cloves might help relieve pain and inflammation

Dipa Kamdar

Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care & Education

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Abstract

Cloves have long been a staple in kitchens and traditional medicine cabinets. Known for their warm, spicy flavour, they’re typically found whole or ground, and as clove oil or extract. But beyond their culinary charm, cloves are gaining scientific attention from researchers and clinicians for their potent analgesic (painkiller) properties. But could this humble spice rival ibuprofen or other commonly used painkillers?

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation Trust (UK) Limited
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.64628/AB.xm9gjq9xv
Publication status	Published - 26 Aug 2025

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