Role of wonder drug thyme in dentistry: A review


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Author Details : Richa Wadhawan*, Pankaj Singla, Sushma Mishra, Sabanaz Mansuri, Shubham Kumar, Neel Raj, Laishram Memory Devi

Volume : 11, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 43-46

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.johs.2024.011



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Abstract

Herbal products have been utilized for eons for the treatment of various ailments in indigenous healing practices around the world and their role in healthcare is extensively documented. They also have been used to manage varied odontogenic and nonodontogenic conditions such as toothache, caries and to maintain general orodental hygiene. One such herb is thyme. It is a perennial herb with culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses & has long been considered as wonder drug. It is a powerful essential oil distilled from the leaves and flowering tops.


Keywords: Herbal medicine, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Thyme, Thymol


How to cite : Wadhawan R, Singla P, Mishra S, Mansuri S, Kumar S, Raj N, Devi L M, Role of wonder drug thyme in dentistry: A review. J Orofac Health Sci 2024;11(2):43-46


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Article History

Received : 10-04-2024

Accepted : 08-05-2024


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