Evidence supporting the use of: Cloves
For the health condition: Aging (prevention)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) have a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, for a variety of health-related purposes, including general wellness and longevity. In traditional systems like Ayurveda, cloves are valued for their purported ability to invigorate the body, support digestive health, and act as a general tonic, which has led to their occasional use in the context of aging and age-related complaints. The rationale typically centers on their antioxidant properties and ability to promote vitality.
Modern scientific studies have identified that cloves are rich in eugenol and other phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant potential, which theoretically could help in combating oxidative stress—a major contributing factor to aging. However, while in vitro and some animal studies suggest that clove extracts can reduce oxidative damage, there is a lack of robust clinical evidence demonstrating anti-aging effects in humans or a direct impact on lifespan or age-related diseases. Therefore, while the traditional use of cloves for general wellness and possibly for aging prevention is documented, the scientific support specifically tying cloves to aging prevention in humans is limited and indirect.
Other ingredients used for Aging (prevention)
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)7-Keto-DHEA
acai berry
acetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalus
beta-carotene
brussel sprouts
carrot
catalase
cauliflower
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
curcumin
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
ginkgo biloba
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
l-carnosine
lutein
magnesium
matcha
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
protein
quercetin
resveratrol
rhodiola
sardines
selenium
silicon
soybean
trans-pterostilbene
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
watermelon
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
cistanche
dodder
royal jelly
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
yerba mate
goji berry
algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
8-Prenylnaringenin
Antler
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Anserine
Avocado
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Allantoin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
anthocyanosides
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Brassica
Bioflavonoids
Bird's nest
Carnosine
Curcuminoid
Cruciferous
Cycloastragenol
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Carotene (unspecified)
Dunaliella salina
Dismutase
DHEA
Dunaliella
Epidermal Growth Factor
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Flavonoids
Fo-Ti
fibroblast growth factor
Other health conditions supported by cloves
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Acne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Addictions (tobacco smoking or chewing)
Afterbirth Pain
Aging (prevention)
Amenorrhea
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Belching
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion (bronchial)