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Acemannan: A Promising Natural Polysaccharide in Dentistry

  • Chulalongkorn University
  • Walailak University
  • Suranaree University of Technology

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

Abstract

The use of Aloe vera is being promoted for a wide variety of conditions. Aloe vera can be effective for treating aphthous stomatitis, genital herpes, psoriasis, human papilloma virus, seborrheic dermatitis, lichen planus, xerosis, burn, frostbite, inflammation and induce wound healing. This chapter presents an overview of Acemannan, an extract of Aloe vera, and its various applications in dentistry, with an emphasis on oral tissue regeneration. The basic chemical constituents of Aloe vera, and its therapeutic effects are described.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPharmacological Studies in Natural Oral Care
Publisherwiley
Pages519-538
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9781394167197
ISBN (Print)9781394166268
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acemannan
  • Aloe vera
  • Bone healing
  • Dentistry
  • Health and beauty
  • Pharmacology
  • Skin
  • Wound healing

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