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Roopali Gupta1, Navin Anand Ingle2, Navpreet Kaur3
1Post Graduate Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, KD Dental College and Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Journal of International Oral Health : JIOH
|October 15, 2015
Summary
Ayurvedic medicine, originating in India, has a long history of using plants for dental health. Modern research confirms the effectiveness of herbal medicine in treating oral diseases.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Dental Science
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest medical systems, originated in India thousands of years ago.
- Traditional practices highlight the historical use of plants for improving dental health and oral hygiene.
- There is a growing interest in herbal extracts as an alternative to modern medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of various plants and their products in treating ailments, particularly focusing on dental and oral health.
- To review scientific literature on the use of herbal medicine in dentistry.
- To understand the mechanisms behind the effectiveness of herbal extracts in managing oral diseases.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed Central and Cochrane Library.
- MeSH terms used included Dentistry, Herbal Medicine, and Periodontitis.
- The review focused on articles published in 2013 and 2014, including case reports.
Main Results:
- Numerous studies indicate statistically significant benefits of herbs in the treatment and management of oral diseases.
- Herbal extracts demonstrate efficacy due to interactions with specific chemical receptors in the body.
- A notable increase in the use of plant-based products as alternatives to conventional medicine is observed.
Conclusions:
- Herbal medicine, rooted in ancient Ayurvedic traditions, offers effective therapeutic options for oral health.
- Scientific evidence supports the use of specific plant-derived compounds for managing periodontal conditions.
- The integration of herbal remedies into modern dental practice warrants further investigation and consideration.
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