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clove oil — Definition

Karanfil yağı / clove oil
Karanfil plant (Syzygium aromaticum) is an essential oil derived from buds. The main active substance is eugenicol, it carries local anesthetic and antiseptic properties. As temporary pain reliever in dentistry, it is applied topically especially in tooth extraction or pulpitis-borne pains. It can also be used in mouthwashes and some skin infections due to antimicrobial effect.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Karanfil yağı
English
🇬🇧 clove oil
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❓ What is Karanfil yağı?
Karanfil yağı; karanfil plant (Syzygium aromaticum) is an essential oil derived from buds. The main active substance is eugenicol, it carries local anesthetic and antiseptic properties. As temporary pain reliever in dentistry, it is applied topically especially in tooth extraction or pulpitis-borne pains. It can also be used in mouthwashes and some skin infections due to antimicrobial effect.
❓ What is clove oil in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "clove oil" is Karanfil yağı.
❓ Which medical field is Karanfil yağı related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.