Clove Oil — Safety & Interactions
Ding Xiang You · Oleum Caryophylli
Contraindicated / High risk. Use only under practitioner supervision.
Contraindications
- Undiluted internal use outside professional supervision
- Hot-pattern vomiting, stomach heat, reflux with burning, or Yin-deficiency heat
- Application to damaged mucosa or broken skin without careful dilution
Cautions
- Clove oil is far more irritating than the whole herb and can cause mucosal burning, nausea, vomiting, or skin reactions if used too strongly.
- Pediatric poisoning and liver injury have been reported with excessive ingestion of eugenol-rich clove oil; this is not a casual internal-use product.
- Topical use should be diluted and oral use should remain practitioner-directed.
Drug Interactions
| Drug Class / Substrate | Mechanism | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs - concentrated eugenol-rich oil may increase bleeding tendency | |||
| Hepatotoxic drugs - large internal exposures may add to liver stress | |||
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal medicines, especially if you take prescription medications.