Clove oil is a derivative of Clove spice and is distilled from the dried flower buds of clove. It has a number of uses in different industries because of its aroma, flavoring and other characteristics. The oil is extracted from budding flowers through the process of steam distillation. It is used sparingly because of very high concentration and strong flavor.

Types of Clove Oil

• Clove Leaf Oil
• Clove Bud Oil

World Trade of Clove Oil
Tanzania is also one of the biggest producers of Clove oil, accounting for around 60% of the world production. Srilanka and Madagascar are the leading producers of clove oil. India is also a contributor to the global clove oil markets. Clove leaf oil is imported by quite a few countries in the EU and the United States.

Use of Clove Oil

• Medicine : Clove has traditionally been used in various medical preparations because of its flavor, analgesic and other properties. It is also used as a topical germicide. Clove oil is extensively used in the medical industry because it is an effective antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, analgesic, antioxidant, carminative, expectorant, and stimulant
• Aromatherapy : Clove oil is widely used as a blend with other oils for its therapeutic value. The oil is stimulating, revitalizing, purifying, energizing, and thus used in aromatherapy
• Flavoring Industry
• Perfumery
• Personal Hygiene products