“… 87 Eugenol can be extracted from different plants, such as clove ( Eugenia caryophyllata ) and basil ( Ocimum basilicum L.), 88 and one of the best solvents for its extraction is glacial acetic acid. 89 Several properties have been attributed to eugenol, such as antioxidant, antispasmodic, pharmaceutical, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anaesthetic, and antiseptic. Also, it is recognised as generally safe by the FDA.…”