Clove oil

Clove essential oil is obtained from buds or fruits of a clove tree. In the case when the clove oil is produced from buds, they are first collected still unfastened, and then dried. The result of drying is that initially the red buds become dark brown. In general, the clove tree bud got its name due to its shape, which resembles a nail.

As a spice, cloves have a bright and strong aroma, as well as a spicy and burning taste. In addition to buds, fruits are also harvested from a clove tree (called mother cloves) - in this case, it is customary to collect them almost mature. Connoisseurs argue that the taste and smell of the fruit of the clove tree is even more pleasant compared to buds.

One kilogram of clove essential oil requires six to eight kilograms of clove tree buds, or ten to fifteen kilograms of its fruit. By the way, in addition to essential oil, clove buds contain tannins, mucus and fats.

The main component of clove essential oil (about 85 percent) is eugenol, a fragrant substance that is responsible for the pronounced aroma of this spice. True, this substance is contained in clove oil slightly less than in the buds of the plant. Caryophyllene, acetylevgenol and a mixture of bicyclic sesquiterpenes are also present in the clove essential oil.

The main properties of clove oil are its fluid and light consistency, tart, warm and oily aroma, which is characterized by a spicy upper tone, medium-soft and oily - lower tone. Referring to aphrodisiacs, the aroma of clove oil is considered tonic.

Due to its peculiar, strong spicy aroma, clove oil is a very popular spice. It can be used in the preparation of punches and other hot alcoholic beverages, bitter liqueurs, fruit juices and compotes. In addition, the aroma of clove essential oil is highly valued in canning, especially mushrooms, fruits and vegetables.

It has been proven that clove essential oil can actively influence the neuropsychiatric processes that occur in the human body. Its spicy aroma contributes to a faster recovery of strength after nervous or physical exertion. And clove oil is characterized by a warming effect and the ability to stop nervous tremors.

Thanks to natural clove oil, you can normalize the digestion process, eliminate diarrhea, and also fight flatulence and colic. To date, it treats pus lesions of the skin and acne rashes, furunculosis, scabies and infected wounds. This effective effect is due to the pronounced antibacterial and antiviral properties of clove oil.