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Extract of Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) is a lipophilic substance with low solubility in aqueous solution. As this may compromise its handling, bioavailability, and bio-absorption, oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion is formulated. Briefly, dried flower buds of cloves were grounded into a fine dry powder and macerated in absolute ethanol solvent for 48 h du