The Role of Medicinal Plants in Oral Care

Bodiba, Dikonketso; Szuman, Karina; Lall, Namrita

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“…The sticks are soaked in water for a few hours to soften the fibers giving them the appearance of bristles. In addition to Salvadora persica, other plants are used, such as Diospyros lycioides (blue shrub), Acacia melifera (black thorn), Jasminum fluminense (starry wild jasmine) and Azadirachta indica (neem) 5 . The addition of plant extracts can also be seen in toothpastes.…”

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“…Aloe ferox was introduced in the formulation of toothpaste for individuals with sensitive teeth, ulcers and bleeding gums. Also, xylitol and stevia are used as antimicrobials 5 .…”

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“…The green tea extract acts as an antimicrobial and antioxidant agent, in addition to replacing alcohol, eliminating possible oral irritations. Garlic juice helps to reduce biofilm formation and helps prevent tooth decay, while other plant extracts have recognized antibacterial properties 5 .…”

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“…Mouthwashes are an effective complementary method in the biofilm chemical control, when the practice of mechanical removal is insufficient, and constitute an important vehicle for the antimicrobial agents administration, helping to prevent carious injuries 5 .…”

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Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) in Oral Health: Literature Review

Hanashiro

González

2021

J. Health Scie.

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Mouthwashes are an effective complementary method in the biofilm prevention and chemical control, when the practice of mechanical removal is insufficient. Among the active compounds most used in antiseptics are chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride, triclosan and essential oils. In order to reduce undesirable effects, such as teeth and restorations staining and the supragingival calculus formation, observed mainly after use for long periods, natural products of plant origin have been extensively studied and incorporated into oral hygiene formulations. Commonly used as a functional food or spice in world gastronomy, Coriandrum sativum (C. sativum), popularly known as coriander, is a natural therapeutic resource with several properties, including antifungal and antioxidant ones. Thus, the objective of this study was to carry out a literature review of articles published in the last 10 years that relate natural products, dentistry and C. sativum, in order to understand the role of naturally occurring agents with potential therapeutic applications in the dental fields, as well as to evaluate the application of C. sativum in the treatment of oral diseases. Therefore, a bibliographic search was carried out in the ScienceDirect and PubMed databases, obtaining 20 articles. It was possible to confirm the antifungal properties and the mode of action of the essential oil from C. sativum in Candida species, as well as its relatively low cytotoxicity in human cells. These findings should encourage further studies for the development of mouthwashes based on C. sativum as an alternative to mouthwashes available on the market.Keywords: Dentistry. Biological Products. Coriandrum. Oral Health.ResumoOs enxaguatórios bucais constituem um método complementar eficaz na prevenção e controle químico do biofilme, quando a prática de remoção mecânica se mostra insuficiente. Dentre os compostos ativos mais utilizados em antissépticos estão a Clorexidina, o cloreto de cetilpiridíneo, o triclosan e os óleos essenciais. Buscando a diminuição de efeitos indesejáveis, como manchamento de dentes e restaurações e a formação de cálculo supragengival, observados principalmente após a utilização por longos períodos, produtos naturais de origem vegetal têm sido amplamente estudados e incorporados nas formulações para higiene bucal. Comumente utilizado como alimento funcional ou especiaria na gastronomia mundial, o Coriandrum sativum (C. sativum), popularmente conhecido por coentro, apresenta-se como um recurso terapêutico natural com diversas propriedades, incluindo antifúngica e antioxidante. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão de literatura de artigos publicados nos últimos 10 anos que relacionam produtos naturais, a odontologia e o C. sativum, a fim de compreender o papel de agentes de ocorrência natural em aplicações terapêuticas potenciais na área odontológica, bem como avaliar a aplicação do C. sativum no tratamento de doenças bucais. Para isso foi realizada uma busca bibliográfica nas bases de dados ScienceDirect e PubMed, obtendo-se 20 artigos. Foi possível confirmar as propriedades antifúngicas e o modo de ação do óleo essencial de C. sativum em espécies de Candida, bem como sua citotoxicidade relativamente baixa em células humanas. Esses achados devem incentivar novos estudos para o desenvolvimento de enxaguatórios bucais baseados em C. sativum como alternativa aos enxaguatórios bucais disponíveis no mercado.Palavras-chave: Odontologia. Produtos Biológicos. Coriandrum. Saúde Bucal.

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“…Aloe ferox was introduced in the formulation of toothpaste for individuals with sensitive teeth, ulcers and bleeding gums. Also, xylitol and stevia are used as antimicrobials 5 .…”

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Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) in Oral Health: Literature Review

Hanashiro

González

2021

J. Health Scie.

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“…Various studies have been published that reported the use of plants for oral hygiene purposes [ 16 , 17 ]. Moreover, there is a surge of sites on the internet that focus on formulation of plant-based shampoos, and this is probably due to the increase in the demand for commercial shampoo [ 18 ].…”

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Checklist of African Soapy Saponin—Rich Plants for Possible Use in Communities’ Response to Global Pandemics

Kunatsa

Katerere

2021

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Plants that exhibit foaming properties when agitated in aqueous solutions are commonly referred to as soapy plants, and they are used in different communities for washing, bathing, and hair shampooing. The frothing ability of these plants is attributed to saponins which are also well-documented to possess antimicrobial attributes. In the light of COVID-19, soap and hand hygiene have taken center stage. The pandemic has also revealed the low access to running water and commercial soaps in many marginalized and poor communities to the detriment of global health. Thus, soapy plants, either in their natural form or through incorporation in commercial products, may be a relevant additional weapon to assist communities to improve hand hygiene and contribute to curbing COVID-19 and other communicable infections. This review paper was compiled from a review of literature that was published between 1980 and 2020. We found 68 plant species, including those which are already used as traditional soaps. Our findings support the potential use of extracts from soapy plants because of their putative viricidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal activities for use in crude home-based formulations and possibly for developing natural commercial soap products.

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Herbal Products for Oral Hygiene

Harput

2020

Natural Oral Care in Dental Therapy

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The Role of Medicinal Plants in Oral Care

Cited by 8 publications

References 46 publications

Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) in Oral Health: Literature Review

Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) in Oral Health: Literature Review

Checklist of African Soapy Saponin—Rich Plants for Possible Use in Communities’ Response to Global Pandemics

Herbal Products for Oral Hygiene

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