Ganesh Murthy Ganesh Murthy Asked 4 months ago

Can cloves cause liver damage?

My wife and I add cloves to our tea and food regularly for health benefits. My cousin told me to be careful, as too much clove can damage the liver. Is there any evidence that cloves can cause liver damage?

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Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Arrey, don't stress too much about it! Eating cloves in your food or putting one in your mouth for a sore throat is totally safe. Just avoid drinking clove oil or taking high-dose supplements, as that can be heavy on the liver.

Aparna Sen Aparna Sen Joined May 2026 4 months ago

When I asked my doctor at the clinic about herbal toxicity, they said that concentrated clove oil contains a high amount of eugenol, which can damage the liver if swallowed. It's always best to ask your doctor directly before starting any herbal remedies.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

We have been using cloves in our tea and food for generations, and my liver is perfectly fine at 70. There is no need to worry about cooking with them. Just stay away from modern concentrated capsules and oils.

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Rohit Nair Rohit Nair Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Hey, relax. Cloves in your food are absolutely safe and actually good for digestion. The only risk is if someone consumes pure clove oil in large quantities. Just stick to regular kitchen use and you have nothing to worry about.

Nisha Patil Nisha Patil Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I had a bad reaction once after trying a concentrated herbal extract for tooth pain, so I am very cautious now. Clove oil can indeed cause liver damage if you ingest too much. If you are experiencing any pain or health issues, please see a doctor rather than self-treating with extracts.

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Aniket Saxena Aniket Saxena Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Don't believe every random health claim you read online. Cloves in your tea won't hurt your liver, but using concentrated supplements can be risky. Verify with a qualified doctor if you are planning to take any high-dose herbal treatments.

Mary Joseph Mary Joseph Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

In moderation, cloves are perfectly healthy. However, swallowing pure clove oil or taking excessive clove supplements can cause eugenol poisoning, which damages the liver. Keep it strictly to normal culinary use.

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