Clove water is the latest wellness favourite on social media, touted as a fix for bloating, indigestion and “inflamed” guts. Drawing on research, anaesthesiologist and pain specialist Dr Kunal Sood says cloves do contain eugenol, a compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may relax smooth muscles in the digestive tract and support gastric function, offering mild relief from discomfort. However, he stresses that claims of overnight liver detox, cured inflammation or dramatically boosted immunity are not backed by strong evidence. Instead, he positions clove water as a modest, calming addition to a broader healthy lifestyle built on sleep, nutrition, stress management and exercise, rather than a stand‑alone cure. The full discussion appears in the original report from Hindustan Times.