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- Title
Biological Properties and Prospects for the Application of Eugenol—A Review.
- Authors
Ulanowska, Magdalena; Olas, Beata
- Abstract
Eugenol is a phenolic aromatic compound obtained mainly from clove oil. Due to its known antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it has long been used in various areas, such as cosmetology, medicine, and pharmacology. However, high concentrations can be toxic. A dose of 2.5 mg/kg body weight is regarded as safe. This paper reviews the current state of knowledge regarding the activities and application of eugenol and its derivatives and recent research of these compounds. This review is based on information concerning eugenol characteristics and recent research from articles in PubMed. Eugenol remains of great interest to researchers, since its multidirectional action allows it to be a potential component of drugs and other products with therapeutic potential against a range of diseases.
- Subjects
EUGENOL; AROMATIC compounds; PHENOLS; BODY weight; PHARMACOLOGY
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021, Vol 22, Issue 7, p3671
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms22073671