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Gingerol, or sometimes [6]-gingerol, is the active constituent of fresh ginger. Chemically, gingerol is a relative of capsaicin and piperine, the compounds which give chilli peppers and black pepper their respective spicyness.6]-Gingerol administered by intraperitoneal injection has been used to induce a hypothermic state in rats. Gingerol seems to be effective in an animal model of rheumatoid arthritis.
Eugenol is sometimes called clove oil because it is the active element in cloves. It causes the aromatic smell typical of cloves and because of this property is often found in perfumes. Eugenol is an allyl chain-substituted guaiacol (2-methoxyphenol). It appears as a clear or pale yellow oily liquid. Besides cloves, it can also be extracted from cinnamon and other aromatic spices. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. 1. The medical field makes use of Eugenol. Its properties make it a good local antiseptic and analgesic. It is used in dentist offices to make zinc-oxide eugenol paste for temporary fillings 2. It also makes a good local anaesthetic for temporary relief from toothache pain 3. It is used in the production of isoeugenol for the manufacture of vanillin which is an artificial substitute for vanilla.