Suwarna Dangore Khasbage
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, DMIMS (Deemed To Be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, IndiaPublications
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Review Article
Utility of Neem as a Herbal Drug in Oral Diseases: A Review
Author(s): Achint Chhabra* and Suwarna Dangore Khasbage
This review titled ‘utility of neem as an herbal drug in oral diseases: A review’, seeks to explore, evaluate and assess the role of neem in purview of herbal drugs in dentistry. As such the herbal drug which is the topic of this research article is a wonder tree, neem, with the botanical name Azadirachta indica. Neem is accorded the status of a miracle tree not only in India but also in the entire world. Neem has numerous amazing benefits. It is anti-bacterial as well as antimicrobial and it is also said to prevent viral, helminthic and inflammatory diseases. It is also anti-cariogenic and anti-carcinogenic. The ancient Indian wisdom and treatises of Ayurveda have held medicinal plants like neem in highest esteem. Not only ancient Ayurveda but modern medicine also places utmost faith in this green treasure. Each and every segment of this valuable evergreen tree has some or t.. Read More»