Azadirachta indica – Therapeutic Potential in Oro Dental Conditions

Authors

  • R Doomra Manav Rachna Dental College, Sector – 43, Delhi-Surajkund Road, Faridabad, Haryana, India
  • A Goyal Manav Rachna Dental College, Sector – 43, Delhi-Surajkund Road, Faridabad, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2018.5.4.11

Keywords:

Neem, bark, leak extract, neem chewing stick, dental gel, mouth rinse

Abstract

Azadirachta indica is an evergreen tree and has been known as a traditional medicinal plant in India. It has several beneficial properties and therapeutic effects like antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anthelminticand anti-inflammatory properties. Neem is indeed a „wonder tree‟ as various constituents of neem have been used in medicine, public health, agriculture and beauty products. Innumerable studies have been done in diabetes, cancer and malaria, to name a few. Neem has been used since ages to maintain the Oro dental health, especially in our country as a substitute for toothbrush.

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Author Biographies

R Doomra, Manav Rachna Dental College, Sector – 43, Delhi-Surajkund Road, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology

A Goyal, Manav Rachna Dental College, Sector – 43, Delhi-Surajkund Road, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry

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Published

2018-12-30

How to Cite

R Doomra, & A Goyal. (2018). Azadirachta indica – Therapeutic Potential in Oro Dental Conditions. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 5(4), 61–64. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2018.5.4.11

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2018): Vol 5 | Issue 4 | October - December 2018

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