A review of two plants used in Bangladesh for toothache and general oral care.
Journal Title: International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Because of the comparative unhygienic mode of living, which includes not taking proper care of the teeth and gums, toothache and gum diseases are common among the rural and tribal people of Bangladesh. In the absence of qualified dentists and dental diseases’ treatment, the people depend on traditional medicinal practitioners like folk and tribal medicinal practitioners, who in turn utilize various medicinal plants for treatment of tooth and gum problems. In this review, we discuss the traditional mode of use of two such plants, namely Abutilon indicum and Acalypha indica. At the same time, we review comparative ethnic uses in other parts of the world, and discuss the scientific validation of the uses along with potential for discovery of new drugs based on published scientific literature on the phytochemical content and pharmacological properties of the two plants. It is concluded that the two plants merit potential for further scientific research towards discovery of possible novel drugs, which can be effective against tooth and gum disorders.
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Professor Dr. Mohammed Rahmatullah
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