Review Article
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Volume : 11, Issue : 2, Year : 2024
Article Page : 43-46
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.johs.2024.011
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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Received : 10-04-2024
Accepted : 08-05-2024
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