POLYHERBAL GEL FOR TREATMENT OF MOUTH ULCER

  • Unique Paper ID: 162225
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 552-562
  • Abstract:
  • The most frequent ailment we deal with is Aphthous stomatitis, sometimes known as mouth ulcers. Clinically, the lesions are deep-sealed, superficial, or numerous, and they are linked to microbial invasions. One of the most common conditions affecting the oral mucosa is oral ulcers. Numerous triggering variables and causes has been identified however the exact aetiology of oral mucosal ulcers remains to be determined. The illness usually takes 10 to 14 days to go away, though it can occasionally return quickly if there is no underlying systemic cause. Eating, drinking, and swallowing are all impacted during the active stage of the disease, which lowers quality of life. The only forms of treatment are topical steroid application, antibiotics, and analgesics, which are usually used for symptoms. These over-the-counter medications can occasionally have serious side effects when used. Herbal medications offer a more secure and effective substitute for synthetic pharmaceuticals. This article reviews popular herbal remedies and looks into how well they work to heal mouth ulcers. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of herbal remedies for the treatment of aphathous stomatitis. Using ethanolic extracts of Aloe barbedensis, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Psidium guajava, curcumin, and liquorice, oral ulcer gels were created as part of the study. The prepared formulations were evaluated for various parameters like physical appearance, pH, Spreadability, Homogeneity and antimicrobial activity against fungi and bacteria.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 552-562

POLYHERBAL GEL FOR TREATMENT OF MOUTH ULCER

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