Revisão bibliográfica: cravo da índia (Syzygium aromaticum), óleo essencial e suas propriedades

Abstract

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum or Eugenia caryophyllata Thunberg, Myrtaceae) is a spice that has been greatly appreciated since antiquity, not only for its flavor and culinary qualities, but also for its therapeutic uses. Several applications of this spice in popular culture have been reported in the literature as well as several scientific studies on these uses. The present work brings a bibliographic review and bibliometric analysis on research carried out on cloves. The bibliographic review was carried out in order to structure a more complete review, approaching from morphological characteristics to commercial legislation and its applications. Bibliometric analysis was performed on the Web of Science platform in order to filter out reliable research carried out. Using the key expression: "Syzygium aromaticum", obtaining 1,226 results, refining the search for "Essential oil" and "Antioxidant", 473 results were obtained, selecting only articles, 405 results, ranging from the year 1980 to 2023. synergistic effects presented by eugenol expand its use in industry and medicine. Many biological properties and activities are still not well developed, which justifies studies that explore the concentrations necessary to achieve the objectives, what are the effects and mechanisms of action of eugenol, which has been growing as evidenced by bibliometric analysis.