Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) on Oral Health

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Journal Bioinformation

Specialty Biology

Date 2023 May 11

PMID 37168791

Authors

Vidhya Rekha Umapathy

Bhuminathan Swamikannu

Sumathi Jones

M Kiran

Tanuja Lell

Vinyas Mayasa

Jayamathi Govindaraj

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Abstract

The turmeric plant was used in ancient medicine to cure a wide range of diseases, including cough, diabetes, and liver disease. Data shows that the principal chemical component of turmeric, curcumin, has a variety of beneficial effects on the body. Therefore, it is of interest to document data on the therapeutic activities of turmeric, including its extracts and possible medical uses, as well as its oral and dental uses and a safety assessment of those uses. Curcumin, the most pure form of turmeric, has shown promise in dentistry.

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