Clove Leaf Oil Distillation Plant

A clove leaf oil distillation plant is a dedicated facility designed to extract essential oil from the leaves of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, commonly known as clove. Clove leaf oil is valued for its strong, warm, and spicy aroma, and is widely used in pharmaceuticals, perfumery, flavoring, and traditional medicine due to its antiseptic, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties.

The extraction process primarily involves steam distillation. Fresh or dried clove leaves are cleaned and loaded into a stainless steel distillation chamber. Steam is passed through the leaves under controlled temperature and pressure, vaporizing the volatile oils. The steam-oil vapor is then condensed in a cooling system, allowing the essential oil to separate from the hydrosol (aromatic water). The oil is collected, filtered, and stored in airtight, dark-colored containers to preserve its potency and aroma.

Modern clove leaf oil distillation plants are equipped with high-efficiency boilers, stainless steel distillation units, condensers, oil separators, and automated controls to ensure consistent temperature and pressure for optimum oil yield and quality. The oil primarily contains eugenol, which gives it its characteristic scent and therapeutic effects. These plants operate under strict hygiene and safety standards, producing oil suitable for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food-grade uses.