The Clove tree is grown in tropical climates, cloves are used as a spice in cuisines worldwide.
Cloves flower buds are rich in volatile oil. The main compound of the volatile oil is eugenol, a phenolic compound used in pharmaceutical industry for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anaesthetic properties.
The oil also has fungicidal, and antiviral useful for the food industry. The pungent smell of clove also applies to many cosmetic products.
Properties & Application of Clove Extract
Cloves are effective for clearing up a number of skin disorders such as acne, sores or ulcers. This extract is applicable in cosmetic products such as shampoo, hair conditioner, soap, toothpaste, cream, foaming hand wash and room spray.
Product Name: Clove Extract Liquid
Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merrill.& Perry
Family Name: MYRTACEAE
Common Name: Clove, Clove Tree, Kan-Plu (in Thai)
Part Used: Flower buds