Open AccessNatural stain (Kumkum) formulated by the extract of Curcuma aromatica and slaked lime in histostaining of oral tissues: An observational study
Author(s) -
A. Lavanya,
S Sowmya,
Roopa S Rao,
Dominic Augustine,
Vanishri C Haragannavar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology/journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.455
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 1998-393X
pISSN - 0973-029X
DOI - 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_90_20
Subject(s) - staining , stain , h&e stain , pathology , cementum , dentistry , medicine , dentin
The pharmacological actions of Curcuma aromatica (wild turmeric) such as anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antifungal, antimicrobial and wound healing have been recognized since ages. However, its role as a natural histological stain has not been explored till date.