Aloevera: The Miracle Plant and Its uses in Dentistry – A Review

Authors

  • Malvika Raghuvanshi1 , E.Rajesh2 , Shruti Sinha3 , N.Aravindha Babu4

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11697

Keywords:

Aloevera, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Abstract

Aloevera has been in used by humans since times immemorial. Its health benefits are well known. Ancient
Greeks and Egyptians used it in their daily routine and in battle fields due to its many miraculous properties.
Studies have proved the antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-fungal and wound healing properties
of aloe vera plant. Recently it has garnered a lot of interest regarding its use in dentistry as it is completely
natural and there are no side effects reported with proper usage. This paper gives an overview of the uses of
this wonder plant in various departments of dentistry

Author Biography

  • Malvika Raghuvanshi1 , E.Rajesh2 , Shruti Sinha3 , N.Aravindha Babu4

    1
    Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kalinga Institute
    of Industrial Technology Deemed To Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 2
    Reader, Sree Balaji Dental College
    & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Pallikaranai, Chennai, 3
    Reader, Department
    of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, 4Professor, Sree Balaji Dental College &
    Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Pallikaranai, Chennai

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Published

2020-10-29

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Section

Articles

License

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en

How to Cite

Aloevera: The Miracle Plant and Its uses in Dentistry – A Review. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 1226-1229. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11697