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	* ''Eugenia caryophyllata'' Thunb.		* ''Eugenia caryophyllata'' Thunb.
	* ''Eugenia caryophyllus'' (Spreng.) Bullock & S.G.Harrison		* ''Eugenia caryophyllus'' (Spreng.) Bullock & S.G.Harrison
	* ''Jambosa caryophyllus'' (Thunb.) Nied.		* ''Jambosa caryophyllus'' (Thunb.) Nied.[[File:Lavanga.jpg\|thumb\|'''Lavanga (''Syzygium aromaticum'')''']]

	== Synonyms in Classical Texts ==		== Synonyms in Classical Texts ==
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	The primary therapeutic potential of Lavanga resides in its volatile essential oil ('''Clove Oil'''), which yields 15% to 20% of the dried flower bud weight. The volatile profile is dominated by phenylpropanoids and sesquiterpenes:<ref name="AbdulAziz2023">{{cite journal \|vauthors=Abdul Aziz AH, Rizkiyah DN, Qomariyah L, Irianto I, Che Yunus MA, Putra NR \|title=Unlocking the Full Potential of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Spice: An Overview of Extraction Techniques, Bioactivity, and Future Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry \|journal=Processes \|volume=11 \|issue=8 \|pages=2453 \|year=2023 \|doi=10.3390/pr11082453}}</ref>		The primary therapeutic potential of Lavanga resides in its volatile essential oil ('''Clove Oil'''), which yields 15% to 20% of the dried flower bud weight. The volatile profile is dominated by phenylpropanoids and sesquiterpenes:<ref name="AbdulAziz2023">{{cite journal \|vauthors=Abdul Aziz AH, Rizkiyah DN, Qomariyah L, Irianto I, Che Yunus MA, Putra NR \|title=Unlocking the Full Potential of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Spice: An Overview of Extraction Techniques, Bioactivity, and Future Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry \|journal=Processes \|volume=11 \|issue=8 \|pages=2453 \|year=2023 \|doi=10.3390/pr11082453}}</ref>

	* '''[[Eugenol]] (4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol):''' Accounts for 70–90% of the total essential oil content. It functions as the primary bioactive constituent responsible for analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial actions.		* '''Eugenol (4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol):''' Accounts for 70–90% of the total essential oil content. It functions as the primary bioactive constituent responsible for analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial actions.
	* '''Eugenyl Acetate:''' Comprises 2–15% of the oil, contributing to the sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic profile.		* '''Eugenyl Acetate:''' Comprises 2–15% of the oil, contributing to the sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic profile.
	* '''~~[[Beta-Caryophyllene\|~~β-Caryophyllene]]:''' Represents 5–12% of the oil, acting as a selective ~~[[Cannabinoid receptor type 2\|~~cannabinoid receptor type-2]] (CB<sub>2</sub>) agonist with anti-inflammatory properties.		* '''β-Caryophyllene:''' Represents 5–12% of the oil, acting as a selective cannabinoid receptor type-2 (CB<sub>2</sub>) agonist with anti-inflammatory properties.
	* '''Polyphenols & Tannins:''' Contains gallic acid, ellagic acid, and flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol) providing antioxidant protection.		* '''Polyphenols & Tannins:''' Contains gallic acid, ellagic acid, and flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol) providing antioxidant protection.

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	== Safety Profile, Toxicology, & Contraindications ==		== Safety Profile, Toxicology, & Contraindications ==
	* '''Toxicity:''' ~~[[Generally recognized as safe\|~~Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)]] by the FDA as a food additive. However, concentrated clove oil applied undiluted can cause mucosal irritation, tissue necrosis, or contact dermatitis.		* '''Toxicity:''' Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food additive. However, concentrated clove oil applied undiluted can cause mucosal irritation, tissue necrosis, or contact dermatitis.
	* '''Overdose Risk:''' Oral ingestion of concentrated eugenol in high doses (>10–12 mL) can induce systemic toxicity characterized by acute liver injury, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), metabolic acidosis, and central nervous system depression.		* '''Overdose Risk:''' Oral ingestion of concentrated eugenol in high doses (>10–12 mL) can induce systemic toxicity characterized by acute liver injury, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), metabolic acidosis, and central nervous system depression.
	* '''Drug Interactions:''' Due to antiplatelet effects mediated through thromboxane A<sub>2</sub> inhibition, caution is warranted when co-administered with oral anticoagulants (e.g., [[Warfarin]]) or antiplatelet agents (e.g., [[Aspirin]], [[Clopidogrel]]).		* '''Drug Interactions:''' Due to antiplatelet effects mediated through thromboxane A<sub>2</sub> inhibition, caution is warranted when co-administered with oral anticoagulants (e.g., [[Warfarin]]) or antiplatelet agents (e.g., Aspirin, Clopidogrel).

	== References ==		== References ==

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