Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : IRA-International Journal of Applied Sciences
Source : IRA-International Journal of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2455-4499), Volume 4 (2016)
Url : https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/96c3/ff2f78333fd6d0754c3bd7c3a48168423e18.pdf
Keywords : antimicrobial agents, Medicinal plants, microbial disease, Phytomedicin
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Dentistry
Department : Prosthodontics & Implantology
Year : 2016
Abstract : 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.
Cite this Research Publication : R. Zarina, Dr. Jaini J. L., and Khosla, E., “Phytomedicine - A Holistic Approach in Dentistry”, IRA-International Journal of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2455-4499), vol. 4, 2016.