Q110 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (25 April Shift 1) · Chemistry
Clove is recommended for toothaches because
- ACurcumin present in it possesses antiseptic properties.
- Correct answerBEugenol, present in it, exhibits analgesic and antimicrobial properties.
- CMethyl salicylate present in it possesses analgesic properties.
- DThe gallic acid present in it exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
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.
Answer: Eugenol, present in it, exhibits analgesic and antimicrobial properties.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.