Cloves are used in the cuisine, lending flavor to meats, curries, and marinades, as well as fruits. Clove is also used for flavoring or fragrance in consumer products, such as toothpaste, soaps, or cosmetics. Clove oil is used to kill parasites and repel insects as it contains eugenol, a powerful germicide, as well as caryophyllene, which has antimicrobial properties.
