Question

What is the major health benefit of cloves?

Options

• Improves eyesight

• Reduces joint pain

• Act as a natural antiseptic

• Treats fever

Answer 1

Act as a natural antiseptic

Explanation:

Cloves contain Eugenol as their main active compound, which constitutes about 85–95% of clove essential oil. Eugenol has well-documented antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic properties, making cloves a powerful natural antiseptic used especially in dentistry for toothaches and oral infections