CLOVE (SYZYGIUM AROMATICUM): BENEFICIAL EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH: A REVIEW

Abstract

Clove is an important ingredient of Indian kitchen and food as a spice. Researches have proved its various important and beneficial effects on human health. Looking into the history, Ayurveda has been using the cloves for medicinal purpose since several years. Clove is the native of Indonesia but now it has been produced in various countries all around the world. Clove is found to exhibit antimicrobial, larvicidal, anti-viral, anaesthetic, insecticidal, anti-oxidative and free radical scavenging activities. It is one of the richest sources of phenolic compounds. This review paper includes the benefits of clove in treating and protecting human health in various ways. This review paper particularly includes the anti-breast cancer activity of the clove. Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in females. Researchers have studied the properties of clove as a traditional spice, food preservative and medicinal effects and proved its importance in many ways.