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Ocimum sanctum in dental care -a mini review

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

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Abstract

Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) is a herb, widely used as a traditional medicine in South Asia. Eugenol is found to be its most active phyto-chemical constituent. Ocimum sanctum has been demonstrated to possess various therapeutic properties including it's anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti arthritic, anti coagulant, anti cancer, cardioprotective, anti ulcer, anti stress2 anti diabetic activities. This article explores the pharmacological applications of Ocimum sanctum in dentistry.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)101-103
Number of pages3
JournalResearch Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
Volume7
Issue number1
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

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

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Dentistry
  • Eugenol
  • Ocimum sanctum
  • Tulsi

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