The use of bay leaf (Eugenia polyantha Wight) in dentistry

Autor:	Agustin Wulan Sd, Agus Sumono
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2008
Předmět:	essensial oil dental therapy Traditional medicine business.industry fungi Dentistry food and beverages Eugenol lcsh:RK1-715 chemistry.chemical_compound Basic knowledge Bay leaf chemistry Eugenia polyantha Wight lcsh:Dentistry Botany Medicine flavonoid tanine business Wight
Zdroj:	Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi); Vol. 41 No. 3 (2008): September 2008; 147-150 Dental Journal: Majalah Kedokteran Gigi, Vol 41, Iss 3, Pp 147-150 (2008)
ISSN:	1978-3728 2442-9740
Popis:	Background: Bay leaf or Eugenia polyantha Wight is a species that has several chemical properties. Bay leaf consists of tanine, flavonoid, essensial oil, including citric acid and eugenol. However, only few reports were published about the use of bay leaf in dentistry. Purpose: The aim of this article is to describe the chemical properties of Eugenia polyantha Wight that are widely used in dentistry. Reviews: The chemical properties of Eugenia polyantha Wight have analgesic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effect, so they can be used as an alternative dental therapy. These properties can be used as a basic of therapy or as a basic ingredients of treatment. Conclusion: Eugenia polyantha Wight has some useful pharmacologic activities that are useful in dentistry. We suggest this article can be used as a basic knowledge for dental researchers.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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