Antibacterial and Antioxidant Potential of Essential Oils of Five Spices

Abstract

Clove, black pepper, and cinnamon Essential Oils (EOs) showed considerable antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, and -caryophyllene were the main constituents of clove, cinnamon, and black pepper EOs, respectively. Clove, black pepper, and cinnamon EOs may serve as effective natural preservatives in the food industry.