Research progress on pharmacological effect of eugenol
Eugenol,also known as 4-allyl guaiacol,is a weakly acidic phenolic compound mainly derived from dried flower buds of Eugenia caryophllata Thunb.in Myrtaceae family.Eugenol has antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,anti-tumor,cardiovascular protection,antiviral,hypoglycemic,neuroprotective,and osteoprotective effects.Therefore,this article reviews the research progress on pharmacological effects and mechanisms of eugenol,providing reference for the development and clinical application of eugenol.