Mustafa Al-Ahmad, Basma Ezzat (2023) Phytotherapy and oral health. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences (IJOHS), 4 (1). pp. 1-3. E-ISSN 2735-0584
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Abstract
Phytotherapy is the use of extracts from natural origin as medicines or healthpromoting agents. The use of medicinal herbs in the treatment of a variety of ailments is beneficial and efficient (Jaikaria et al., 2016). Many different herbal plants can be used to extract phytotherapeutic chemicals, which are thought to offer a wide range of therapeutic effects and fewer adverse effects than synthetic medications. A significant contribution to pharmacotherapy has historically been made by natural compounds and their structural analogues. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 80% of people worldwide utilise traditional medicine, mostly plant extracts, for their healthcare. Due to cultural familiarity, accessibility, and price, traditional medicine has seen a resurgence in interest considering that it has been used to treat illnesses for thousands of years (Schuhladen et al., 2019).
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Additional Information: | 5816/103994 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Phytotherapy, oral health |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RK Dentistry |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Dentistry Kulliyyah of Dentistry > Department of Fundamental Dental and Medical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Dr Basma Al-Ahmad |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Mar 2023 11:55 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Mar 2023 11:56 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/103994 |
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