Clove Oil 

Product                                             Clove Oil “KE”    

Appearance                                      Fluid liquid

Colour                                               Colourless to Pale Yellow colour when                                                                   freshly distilled   becoming Darker &                                                                     thicker by ageing or exposure to air

Odour                                                Typical odour of Clove

Physico – Chemical Properties:-

Optical Rotation                                  0  to  -1.5    

Refractive Index                                  1.527  to  1.535 

Weight per ml.                                    1.038qm  to  1.060qm 

Purity by GLC                                      85.50 % Eugenol by GLC

Clove oil can be used for acne, bruises, burns and 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.Clove oil is valuable for relieving respiratory problems, like bronchitis, asthma and tuberculosis. The disinfecting property is useful in cases of infectious diseases.Placing a few drops of clove oil on a cotton ball and then placing the cotton ball in a linen cupboard will not only fragrance the cupboard, but will help to keep fish moths at bay.