Clove Oleoresin
Constituents
Clove contains volatile oil; eugenol (up to 85%), acetyl eugenol, methyl salicylate, pinene, vanillin. Gum and tannins.
Description : Commercial uses of the clove for the production of clove oil also form a large percentage of the world's clove produce. Processing plants, extract clove oil by subjecting the small, and hard buds to distillation - the clove oil is also used in cuisine as well as in medicine. The medicinal abilities and the culinary uses of the clove depend to a great extent on the nature of the essential oil present in the plant; the oil is a complex of organic chemicals such as eugenol and eugenyl acetate - these two compounds being the major active constituents of the spice.
Clove tree has a pyramidal shape. It is a pretty and broad leaved evergreen plant growing only in tropical climes. The clove tree when fully grown can often go up to thirty or forty feet in height. The characteristic strong aromatic fragrance produced by the living tree is mainly from as a result of the glands dotting the smooth and shiny leaves.
Uses : Clove Oleoresin are used safely in foods, beverages, and toothpastes. Dentists make use of the Clove Oleoresin during post extraction treatment as well as in dental fillings and in making cements. Disorders such as diarrhea and a hernia are treated in the Indian system of medicine by giving the patient Clove Oleoresin. All pathogenic fungi and other troublesome fungal infections such as athlete's foot can be treated using the tincture of Clove Oleoresin, which is strongly fungicidal. Clove Oleoresin is often used in the treatment of all sorts of diseases caused by infections - thus in tropical areas of Asia the clove is used extensively as a remedy for treating a water borne disease such as cholera and insect borne diseases such as malaria, it is used in the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as in ridding the body of external disease caused by parasites such as scabies.
Clove Oleoresin can be used to alleviate very uncomfortable symptoms in the digestive system, including excess abdominal gas, problems such as colic, and bloating in the abdominal region. It is believed to aid in stimulating the body as well as the mind by boosting a flagging memory. The Oleoresin made from cloves is also used in the treatment of acne, in treating the symptoms of bell's palsy, in the treatment of skin ulcers, various types of sores, and styes affecting the eyes . Clove Oleoresin have a potent odor and is a very good insecticide, repelling both mosquitoes and other insects such as moths.
It is an antiseptic and stimulating oil used in mouthwashes and for gargling. Comforting rubbed onto gums, traditionally used to relieve toothache. Its antibiotic & antiviral properties make it a natural infection fighter.
It proves to be very useful in the treatment of arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, sprains, strains and toothache. Oil can be used for acne, bruises, burns & cuts, keeping infection at bay and as a pain reliever. It helps with toothache, mouth sores, rheumatism and arthritis. It is beneficial to the digestive system, effective against vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, spasms and parasites, as well as bad breath.
