Awareness Of Medicinal Effects of Tamarindus Indica Among Dental Students

Abstract

Introduction: Tamarindus indica L also recognized as Tamarind is a common plant species in the Indian subcontinent. Tamarind derivatives are widely used in Asia, african and south american nations as medical treatments. In ancient indian medicine and african traditional medicine ,tamarind ingredients, seeds, fruits , and leaves have been commonly used.Aim : The study aimed to assess knowledge amongst dental students of the medicinal effects of Tamarindus indica.Materials and method: A cross-sectional analysis with a self-administered questionnaire was performed, with Ten questions distributed among 100 dental students. In medical applications, the questionnaire measured understanding of Tamarindus indica treatment, its anti inflammatory properties, anti-lipedemic properties, anti-pyretic activity, and its phytocompound action mechanism. We reported and evaluated the responses.Results: 21% of the respondents were aware of the medicinal applications of Tamarindus indica therapy.15% were aware of the anti inflammatory of Tamarindus indica therapy. 13% were aware of the anti lipedemic activity of Tamarindus indica therapy.10% were aware of the anti pyretic activity of Tamarindus indica therapy.8% were aware of the mechanism of action of phytocompounds of Tamarindus indica therapy.Conclusion: There is limited awareness amongst dental students about the use of Tamarindus indica therapy in medicinal applications. Increased awareness campaigns and dental education initiatives coupled with increased value for curriculum changes will further improve knowledge and understanding of Tamarindus indica therapy.