Review Article
Year: 2019 | Month: May | Volume: 6 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 101-106
Phytotherapy: An Emerging Alternate Therapy in the Management of Common Oral Lesions- A Review
Dr. Jeevitha Gauthaman1, Dr. Anuradha Ganesan2
1Postgraduate Student (MDS), 2Professor & Head of Department,
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Madha Dental College & hospital, Kundrathur, Chennai: 600 069
Corresponding Author: Dr. Jeevitha Gauthaman
ABSTRACT
Oral diseases are a rising concern for people all over the world with many treatment options being explored from time to time. The need for an effective, safe and economical alternative therapeutic system that can prevent development of resistant microorganisms, and opportunistic infections has become critical. Phytotherapy refers to the alternative system of medicine which uses plant products, herbs and shrubs for the management of diseases. Various clinical trials have been conducted in recent times that assess the efficiency of plant products in different lesions of the oral mucosa. Curcumin, aloe vera, propolis, honey, chamomile, calendula have been effective in many oral lesions including leukoplakia, lichen planus and recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Other herbs like catuama, satureja oil, myrrh, ginger, garlic, cannabinoids, Punica granatum are being evaluated for their effectiveness in reducing symptoms associated with various oral lesions. With the increase in the usage of these plant-based products, physicians have to be more aware about these herbs and the precautionary measures to be given while implementing such alternative therapy in our daily practice.
Key words: Phytotherapy, alternative system, curcumin, aloe vera, honey.
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