Summary
Eugenol, a main constituent of clove oil, is an organic phenol with antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anesthetic effects.
Pharmacological studies showed that eugenol also has antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, and insect repellent
activities. Given its minimal side effects, low toxicity, and non-metabolized residue, eugenol is widely accepted in many fields such as
pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Further elucidation of the functional groups, action sites, and action model of eugenol, along with the
establishment of related database, is expected to widen the applications of eugenol. This paper briefly reviews the pharmacological
effects of eugenol.
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