Abstract

Oral hygiene is an integral part of general health of a person. Scientific investigation of medicinal plants is essential because of their contribution to healthcare. It is also necessary to document the information about the knowledge of traditional medicines before it is lost permanently. In such a way the aim of the present review is to document the ethno medicinal plants and practices followed for oral health and diseases and to suggest that the traditional knowledge should be integrated with modern dental care practices to formulate their sustainable utilization. The review indicated that, there are plenty of medicinal plants to treat a wide spectrum of oral ailments and create an interest among people regarding the potential of natural plants in treating the infections and disorders of oral cavity.

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