| Uses of turmeric in dentistry: an update. | |
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PMID: 19336870 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a dye, a flavoring, and a medicinal herb. In India, it has been used traditionally as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments, as well as topically to heal sores. Ancient Indian medicine has touted turmeric as an herb with the ability to provide glow and luster to the skin as well as vigor and vitality to the entire body. Since turmeric has antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent, and other useful properties, it is quite useful in Dentistry also. The objective of this article is to highlight various uses of turmeric in the dental field along with its use in medical problems. |
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Authors:
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T P Chaturvedi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research Volume: 20 ISSN: 1998-3603 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Dent Res Publication Date: 2009 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-01 Completed Date: 2009-07-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9202990 Medline TA: Indian J Dent Res Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 107-9 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Division of Orthodontics and General Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, 4GF Jodhpur Colony, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India. tpchaturvedi@rediffmail.com |
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Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
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therapeutic use* Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use* Coloring Agents / diagnostic use Curcumin / diagnostic use, therapeutic use* Dental Plaque / diagnosis Gingivitis / drug therapy* Humans Medicine, Ayurvedic Phytotherapy* Pit and Fissure Sealants Toothache / drug therapy* |
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0/Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; 0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; 0/Coloring Agents; 0/Pit and Fissure Sealants; 458-37-7/Curcumin |
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