Latin, Caryophyllus

Eng., Clove. The dried flower-buds of Eugenia aromatica or Jambosa caryophyllus. Average Dose.-4 grains (0.25 Gm.).

Official Constituents.

Oleum Caryophylli

Eng., Oil of Clove. Average Dose.-3 minims (0.2 mil).

Eugenol

Eng., Eugenol. An unsaturated aromatic phenol obtained from Oil of Cloves and other sources. Average Dose.-3 minims (0.2 mil). Cloves are contained in some other official preparations.

Therapeutic Action

Stomachic, carminative, antiseptic, irritant, local analgesic.

Uses

Employed as a flavoring agent and as an adjuvant to stomachic preparations. The oil is used locally for toothache.

Administration

Seldom used in medicine, except the oil, which is extensively employed by dentists.