Eugenol: Microbiological properties and its effect on biofilm

Eugenol is a simple molecule, but it has many beneficial properties for humans, animals and plants. The mechanism of action, in some cases, is still poorly understood. The property most coveted by researchers is eugenol's antibiofilm activity, making it an excellent alternative to antibiotics. Eugenol has many uses in different sectors of biotechnology, is low in toxicity and is readily available in commercial quantities.