New Roots Herbal Clove contains a powerful 500mg dose which can be used for combating intestinal problems such as indigestion. Clove oil is highly antiseptic, it relieves tooth pain and has an antiemetic action that helps control vomiting. Cloves are the rich, brown, dried, unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, an evergreen tree in the myrtle family. The main active component of cloves is eugenol, which has long been known to help kill bacteria, parasites and viruses. By killing bacteria, eugenol helps keep meat fresh and prevents stomach upset, traveller’s diarrhea and wound infections.