Role of Herbs in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Herbal and ayurvedic drugs have been widely acclaimed worldwide since several years in terms of both medicinal and economic implications. Herbal extracts in the form of dentifrice, medicated gel, ointment, solution etc. have been proved effective in preventing and treating periodontal disease. Herbal medicines, including herbs, herbal preparations and finished herbal products, contain as active ingredients parts of plants or other plant materials perceived to have therapeutic benefits. A wide range of anti-microbial agents have been evolved in recent years. Deployment of natural substances for use in dentistry is gaining momentum. The screening of these herbs extracts and plant products for antimicrobial activity has shown that plants represent a new potential source of anti-infective agents. Active phytochemicals are useful for prevention, treatment and maintenance of periodontal diseases. Herbal and ayurvedic drugs have been widely acclaimed worldwide since several years in terms of both medicinal and economic implications. Herbal extracts in the form of dentifrice, medicated gel, ointment, solution etc. have been proved effective in preventing and treating periodontal disease.