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By definition, traditional use of herbal medicinesimplies substantial historical use ,and are available astraditional herbal medicines.

In many developing countries, a large proportion ofthe population relies on traditional practitioners and

their armamentarium of medicinal plants in order tomeet healthcare needs.

Although modern medicine may exist side-by-side with

such traditional practice, herbal medicines have oftenmaintained their popularity for historical and culturalreasons.


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Ayurveda is a medical system primarily practised inIndia that has been known for nearly 5000 years.

It includes diet and herbal remedies, whileemphasizing the body,mind and spirit in diseaseprevention and treatment (Morgan, 2002).


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Dental Diseases where Ayurveda is helpful

Halitosis

A mixture of lemon and water

Fresh guava

Eating fresh fruits.


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Discolored teeth

Apply mixture of salt and a piece of lime onto the teeth

and let it stay for a few minutes.A mixture of herbs like neem, alum and many others

in powdered form

Rub an orange peel onto your teeth .


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Bleeding gums

clean teeth with twigs of neem, banyan, holy basil and

babul to stop the bleeding. massage gums with a mixture of alum and mustard oil.

Rinse with water and alum.

masticate on guava tree leaves to stop profuse

bleeding. Intake of green leafy vegetables and fruits


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Toothache

cinnamon and garlic cloves

The garlic clove together with pepper powder andclove oil can ease the pain of toothache.

A paste composed of bayberry bark as well as vinegarcan help with the pain of toothache when applied


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AYURVEDIC

HERBS FOR

TOOTHACHE

Indian herbsCommon

name

Action

Neemba Margosa tree It is very well known for its disinfectant property.

Haridra The turmeric The herb used for healing any type of the wound and is

good for bleeding gums too.

Babool Indian Gum The drug that is been used since centuries as toothpaste is

proven teeth healer.

Maricha Black pepper This check out any microorganisms in the teeth. It is

known to destruct the bacteria and maggots.

Ashoka Asoka Tree The bark decoction is gargled for any type of teeth

disorder


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Turmeric Turmeric is an herb known for its pain relieving

abilities.

an anti-bacterial,

antiseptic, and is believed to possess fluoride


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Turmeric contains curcumin

-antioxidant

- anti-inflammatoryTurmeric relieves pain and inflammation linked with

gum disease by preventing the action of a gene thatcreates gum-irritating chemicals


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Garlic Apply some juice from a garlic clove to the affected

tooth with pain. provide immediate relief as it acts as an anesthetic.

The active ingredient sulfur containing amino acidallicin,-gives strong smell

- antimicrobial properties


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CinnamonA modest pain reliever

Antimicrobial

Antiviral

Antifungal

slightly anesthetic, beneficial for sore tissues The oil extracted from cinnamon contains volatile

compounds such as eugenol,

cinnamaldehyde

trans-cinnamic acid, which areresponsible for its biological activity.


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Clove

Cloves contain eugenol, -analgesic

anesthetic

anti-inflammatory

antibacterial


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Medicinal Uses of clove

toothache

It forms a compound with another chemical to be usedas a temporary filling.

Killing pain and providing an antiseptic effect until acavity can be fully repaired with a filling.

use as local anesthetic before injections.

clove oil as a temporary pain killer for toothache,minor irritations, and gum injuries, and for pain andswelling from incoming wisdom teeth.


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Neem The Neem Tree - a whitening agent for teeth.

The bark from the tree toothbrushes oils -facial washes

sap -antiseptic properties that can help killmicroorganisms that may cause bacterial infection onthe teeth.


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Benefits of neem prevent and heal gum disease

prevent cavities

eliminate bacteria that cause cavities andinflammation of the gums

prevent bacteria from adhering to your teeth (reduceplaque)

enhance mouth immunity in general and freshen the breath.


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Onion Chew on a piece of raw onion for three minutes in

order to relieve tooth decay pain.

It kills bacteria on the tooth. Apply a small piece of raw onion to the tooth directly

to relieve pain.


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Wheat grass juice relieve tooth decay pain pull tooth bacteria out of the affected area and keep

bacteria from reproducing.

Chewing wheat grass can reduce tooth pain.


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Akarkara

nacyclus Pyrethrum also known or Pyrethrum root,which is a very unique Ayurvedic herb


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Medicinal Uses of Akarkara

Stimulant and nerve tonic

When chewed, it stimulates numerous amount ofsalvation and gives off a powerful burning taste

Used to relieve dryness of sore throat and mouth

Externally, the herb is used in treatment of toothache,

facial neuralgia Gargle for tooth problems (e.g., toothache), sore

throat, and tonsilits


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Ginger sinus toothache.

anti-inflammatory properties

Ginger fights the deep-rooted infection and helps the

pain reduce. Ginger root has the ability to desensitize teeth.


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ConclusionAyurvedic medications has a great role in dentistry.

Traditional medicinal herbs are beneficial in dental care.

Many researches and studies have been made and is stillgoing on in this field.

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