Biological Activity of Aromatic Compounds from Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
. Surbhi
Department of Biosciences, University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Punjab, 140413, India.
. Sushma
Department of Biosciences, University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Punjab, 140413, India.
Reena Sharma
Department of Biosciences, University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Punjab, 140413, India.
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Abstract
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is most vital spice which has been utilized for food preservative and also as a remedial plant over centuries. It is local plant of Indonesia however these days it is used in numerous parts of the world including Brazil in the province of Bahia. This plant is one of the plentiful sources of phenolic compounds and bears enormous capacity for pharmaceutical, makeup and foodstuff. This analysis includes studies coverage biological activity of eugenol and clove. The antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of clove are higher than numerous of the fruits and vegetables and it ought to have extraordinary consideration. The diverse studies mentioned in this review prove the long-established use of clove in food preservation and also as a remedial plant.
Keywords: Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), aromatic compound, volatile, antioxidant, dengue fever, biological activities