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<journal-meta>
<journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
<journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
<journal-title-group>
<journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
</journal-title-group>
<issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
<issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
</publisher>
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<article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">322</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2024.41201</article-id>
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<subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
<subject>Dentistry</subject>
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</article-categories>
<title-group>
<article-title>Effect of Herbal Medication and Supplements on Oral Health
</article-title>
</title-group>
<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alsulaimani</surname>
<given-names>Abdulaziz Fareed</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alfehaid</surname>
<given-names>Khalil Wael</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alhabash</surname>
<given-names>Khalid Mohammad</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>AlShehri</surname>
<given-names>Manal Abdullah</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alanzi</surname>
<given-names>Taif Subaytan</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alsalem</surname>
<given-names>Reyof Saleh</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>rubayyi</surname>
<given-names>Saad Mohammed Al</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Aldurgham</surname>
<given-names>Samar Abdulmajid</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<pub-date pub-type="ppub">
<day>8</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2024</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>4</volume>
<issue>12</issue>
<fpage>637</fpage>
<lpage>643</lpage>
<permissions>
<copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
<copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
<license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
<license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
</license>
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<abstract>
<p>Herbal medications and supplements have gained significant attention as natural alternatives for enhancing oral health, with particular benefits in managing dental caries and periodontal disease. Many herbs, such as turmeric, green tea, and chamomile, contain bioactive compounds that exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, reducing harmful oral pathogens and controlling inflammation. Turmeric, rich in curcumin, inhibits pathways that trigger inflammation, while green tea, containing epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), targets inflammatory mediators implicated in periodontal disease. Additionally, chamomile’s bisabolol and apigenin provide anti-inflammatory relief for conditions like gingivitis. These herbs, among others, not only prevent the growth of bacteria responsible for dental caries but also mitigate biofilm formation, a primary contributor to plaque development. Clove oil, with its eugenol content, disrupts biofilm and reduces the prevalence of oral pathogens like Streptococcus mutans, which is associated with dental decay. Neem and licorice root similarly demonstrate efficacy in reducing microbial colonies, inhibiting plaque buildup, and modulating inflammatory responses. However, the use of herbal supplements is not without risks. Adverse effects, including mucosal irritation and potential systemic reactions, can arise from certain compounds if used in excessive concentrations or without proper standardization. For instance, cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon and glycyrrhizin in licorice can lead to adverse reactions, particularly in sensitive individuals or those with pre-existing health conditions. Variability in the concentration of active ingredients due to inconsistent extraction processes further emphasizes the importance of quality control. Balancing the therapeutic benefits of herbal interventions with potential side effects is crucial for their safe integration into oral care. While the efficacy of herbal supplements offers a valuable supplement to conventional dental practices, further research is essential to establish standardized formulations and safe dosage guidelines to maximize their clinical applicability in preventive and therapeutic oral health.
</p>
</abstract>
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<kwd>herbal supplements</kwd>
<kwd> oral health</kwd>
<kwd> dental caries prevention</kwd>
<kwd> periodontal disease</kwd>
<kwd> anti-inflammatory properties</kwd>
</kwd-group>
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