Bioactive properties of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil nanoemulsion: A comprehensive review

Syzygium aromaticum, commonly called clove, is a culinary spice with medical uses. Clove is utilized in cosmetics, medicine, gastronomy, and agriculture due to its abundance of bioactive components such as gallic acid, flavonoids, eugenol acetate, and eugenol. Clove essential oil has been revealed t...

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Published in:Heliyon 2024-01, Vol.10 (1), p.e22437-e22437, Article e22437
Main Authors: Pandey, Vinay Kumar, Srivastava, Shivangi, Ashish, Dash, Kshirod Kumar, Singh, Rahul, Dar, Aamir Hussain, Singh, Tripti, Farooqui, Alvina, Shaikh, Ayaz Mukkaram, Kovacs, Bela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acetates
analgesics
Antioxidant properties
Clove essential oil
clove oil
cloves
cosmetics
eugenol
flavonoids
gallic acid
gastronomy
inflammation
ingredients
medicine
nanoemulsion
nanoemulsions
pain
Shelf life
Syzygium aromaticum
Therapeutic uses
therapeutics
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Summary:Syzygium aromaticum, commonly called clove, is a culinary spice with medical uses. Clove is utilized in cosmetics, medicine, gastronomy, and agriculture due to its abundance of bioactive components such as gallic acid, flavonoids, eugenol acetate, and eugenol. Clove essential oil has been revealed to have antibacterial, antinociceptive, antibacterial activities, antifungal, and anticancerous qualities. Anti-inflammatory chemicals, including eugenol and flavonoids, are found in clove that help decrease inflammation and alleviate pain. The anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities of clove oil have made it a popular natural cure for toothaches and gum discomfort. Due to its therapeutic potential, it has been used as a bioactive ingredient in coating fresh fruits and vegetables. This review article outlines the potential food processing applications of clove essential oil. The chemical structures of components, bioactive properties, and medicinal potential of clove essential oil, including phytochemical importance in food, have also been thoroughly addressed.
ISSN:2405-8440
2405-8440
DOI:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22437