The essential oil is steam distilled from cloves part of the plant.

The chemical composition of the oil includes DAS (57%), allylmethyl (37%), and dimethyl (6%) mono- to hexa-sulfide.

The oil is not completely soluble in ethanol and has specific gravity of 1.050 ~ 1.095@ 20 C and refractive index of 1.550 ~ 1.580 @ 20 C.

The oil has superior therapeutic properties including being antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral. Further, it is also antioxidant and an immune stimulant.

Garlic Essential Oil has antibacterial, antiseptic as well as anti-hypertensive properties that makes it prevent infections as well as being useful in treating cases of colds, bronchitis as well as flu symptoms. Further, it also provides action as a powerful detoxifier and helps in rejuvenating the body and relieving it of tiredness.