Phytomedicine - A Holistic Approach in Dentistry

Rita Zarina ； Jaini. J. L ； Ektah Khosla

《IRA-International Journal of Applied Sciences》 4卷1期 (2016/07) Pp. 76-82

https://doi.org/10.21013/jas.v4.n1.p9

摘要

Herbal products have been used since ancient times in folk medicine, involving both eastern and western medicinal traditions. Many plants with biological and anti-microbiological properties have been studied since there has been a relevant increase in the incidence of antibiotic overuse and misuse. In dentistry Phytomedicines has been used as anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, analgesic and sedative agents. This paper highlights certain medicinal plant which is used in dentistry as alternative and in holistic way.

關鍵字

Phytomedicin ； medicinal plants ； microbial disease ； antimicrobial agents