Terpenoids & Volatile Oils: Eugenol

Understanding a Natural Plant Compound for Health and Wellness

Eugenol is one of nature's most recognizable aromatic plant compounds. Best known for giving cloves their distinctive warm, spicy fragrance, it is also found in several culinary herbs and native plants that have been used for generations in traditional wellness practices. As a member of the Terpenoids & Volatile Oils section of this Wellness Profiles series, eugenol demonstrates how naturally occurring plant compounds contribute to both the health of plants and the potential wellness benefits they may offer when included as part of a healthy lifestyle.

While research into eugenol continues to grow, it is best understood as one component of a balanced diet rich in a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices rather than as a single solution for maintaining health.

What is Eugenol?

Eugenol is a naturally occurring aromatic compound found in the essential oils of numerous herbs and spi