Post by beebs on Aug 15, 2012 17:38:54 GMT -5
A superfood, cloves, contains important compounds
which are as stated in the title thread, as well as being
used for anti-tgout, digestion, tapeworms, digestion,
diarrhea, vomiting and so forth.
Will post a published article about its therapeutic
use for Candida under a different thread. health-quest.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=other&thread=297
Molecules. 2012 Jun 6;17(6):6953-81.
Eugenol-from the remote maluku islands to the international market place: a review of a remarkable and versatile molecule.
Kamatou GP, Vermaak I, Viljoen AM.
Source
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa. viljoenam@tut.ac.za.
Abstract
Eugenol is a major volatile constituent of clove essential oil obtained through hydrodistillation of mainly <em>Eugenia caryophyllata</em> (=<em>Syzygium aromaticum</em>) buds and leaves. It is a remarkably versatile molecule incorporated as a functional ingredient in numerous products and has found application in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, fragrance, flavour, cosmetic and various other industries. Its vast range of pharmacological activities has been well-researched and includes antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-oxidant and anticancer activities, amongst others. In addition, it is widely used in agricultural applications to protect foods from micro-organisms during storage, which might have an effect on human health, and as a pesticide and fumigant. As a functional ingredient, it is included in many dental preparations and it has also been shown to enhance skin permeation of various drugs. Eugenol is considered safe as a food additive but due to the wide range of different applications, extensive use and availability of clove oil, it is pertinent to discuss the general toxicity with special reference to contact dermatitis. This review summarises the pharmacological, agricultural and other applications of eugenol with specific emphasis on mechanism of action as well as toxicity data.www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22728369