Top Constituents and Uses of clove

Top Constituents and Uses of clove:

Constituents:

·         15-20% Volatile Oils : ( 80% Eugenol, 3%Acetyl Eugenol)

·         13% Gallotannic Acid

·         Caryophllin (white,odorless,crystalline complex)

Uses:

·         Local Anesthetic as toothache remedy

·         Antiseptic and carminative

·         Aromatic stimulant

Spice

·         Synthesis of Vanillin from Eugenol