Open AccessSalvia officinalis in dentistry
Author(s) -
Nikhita Narayanan,
Lakshmi Thangavelu
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
dental hypotheses
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.164
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2155-8213
DOI - 10.4103/2155-8213.150870
Subject(s) - salvia officinalis , astringent , traditional medicine , medicine , officinalis , dentistry , antifungal , biology , dermatology , taste , food science
Salvia officinalis is a medicinal herb used as an cosmetic, flavoring agent, It has antibacterial, antifungal, anticaries, antiplaque, antiviral, astringent, and other useful properties, it is also used in dental practice for the management of periodontal disease and to prevent halitosis. The objective of this article is to highlight various uses of S. officinalis in the dental field along with its use in medical problems