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Acacia catechu a pivotal in root canal treatment-a review

  • R. Suhashini
  • , T. Lakshmi
  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University)

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Abstract

Acacia catechu which is well known by its common names black cutch, black catechu, khadira is commonly found in India, China, Asia and Indian Ocean areas. It is widely used in Ayurveda for management of various diseases and mainly for skin diseases. Most of the people in Kerala use boiled Khadira water (karingali water) for drinking purpose. Acacia catechu is highly valuable for its powerful astringent and antioxidant activities. It is useful in dental, oral, throat infections and also as an astringent for reducing oozing from chronic ulcers and wounds. The aim of the article is to compile the role of Acacia catechu in dental practice and its efficacy in management of root canal failure.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1169-1170
Number of pages2
JournalResearch Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
Volume6
Issue number10
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Keywords

  • Acacia catechu
  • Astringent
  • Black cutch
  • Root canal failure

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