Abstract
Introduction: The National Policy of Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC), of the Ministry of Health, inserts the use of medicinal plants and herbal medicine in the Unified Health System (SUS) and was the recognized practice of herbal medicine by the dentist regulated in 2008. by the Federal Council of Dentistry. However, for dentistry, this therapeutic option is still little used. Objectives: The aim of this study was to review and systematize data from the scientific literature on products of plant origin indicated for dentistry, contributing to promote their use by dentists. Methodology: The Medline and BIREME indexing bases on the theme of phytotherapics in dentistry were searched. 230 articles were found and 15 were selected, based on the impact factor of the publications. Conclusions: The difficulties of the use of Phytotherapy in the clinical routine are related to several aspects, such as the lack of qualification of professionals, difficulty of access to phytotherapeutic plants, cost, among others. KEY WORDS: Medicinal Plants; Drug; Herbal Medicines; Oral Health.
Highlights
The National Policy of Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC), of the Ministry of Health, inserts the use of medicinal plants and herbal medicine in the Unified Health System (SUS) and was the recognized practice of herbal medicine by the dentist regulated in 2008. by the Federal Council of Dentistry
24 plant species were identified in 35 preparations containing single species or in combination, herbal products distributed by therapeutic classes and five specialties
The species mentioned in these preparations were rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), alecrimpimenta (Lippia origanoides Kunth), arnica (Arnica montana L.), barbatimão (Stryphnodendron adstringens (Mart.) Coville), calendula (Calendula officinalis L.), chamomile (Themroma cacau L.), lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf), horse mackerel (Equisetum arvense L.), (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench), guaco (Mikania glomerata Spreng, Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench), clove (Copaifera spp.), crataeus (Crataegus curvisepala Lindm.), (Passiflora edulis Sims), pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), rose red (Rosa gallica L.), passion fruit (Passiflora incarnata L.), melissa (Melissa officinalis L.) (Salvia alba L.), salvia (Salvia officinalis L.), asparagus (Plantago major L.), cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa (Willd.) DC.), mentioned in the official pharmacopoeias, being be prescribed and used in clinical practice
Summary
The National Policy of Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC), of the Ministry of Health, inserts the use of medicinal plants and herbal medicine in the Unified Health System (SUS) and was the recognized practice of herbal medicine by the dentist regulated in 2008. by the Federal Council of Dentistry. The National Policy of Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC), of the Ministry of Health, inserts the use of medicinal plants and herbal medicine in the Unified Health System (SUS) and was the recognized practice of herbal medicine by the dentist regulated in 2008. The National Policy on Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC), of the Ministry of Health, inserts the use of Phytotherapy in the Unified Health System (SUS) (Menezes et al, 2006), but for Dentistry, this therapeutic practice is still little used [3]. The inclusion of Phytotherapy in dental procedures in routine clinical practice, is still a challenge to be overcome [4]
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