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Clove is recommended for toothaches because

Options

  1. ACurcumin present in it possesses antiseptic properties.
  2. BEugenol, present in it, exhibits analgesic and antimicrobial properties.
  3. CMethyl salicylate present in it possesses analgesic properties.
  4. DThe gallic acid present in it exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

Correct answer

B. Eugenol, present in it, exhibits analgesic and antimicrobial properties.

Step-by-step solution

Clove is recommended for toothaches primarily because it contains eugenol. Eugenol is an essential oil that exhibits both analgesic (pain-relieving) and antimicrobial properties, making it highly effective in numbing dental pain and preventing infections. Answer: Eugenol, present in it, exhibits analgesic and antimicrobial properties.

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