Open AccessThe effects of Aloe vera-Peppermint (Veramin) moisturizing gel on mouth dryness and oral health among patients hospitalized in intensive care units: A triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial
Author(s) -
Vajiheا Atashi,
Ahmadreza Yazdannik,
Hosein Mahjobipoor,
Somayeh Ghafari,
Reza Bekhradi,
Hadi Yousefi
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of research in pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2319-9644
pISSN - 2279-042X
DOI - 10.4103/jrpp.jrpp_18_21
Subject(s) - medicine , aloe vera , placebo , dryness , randomized controlled trial , clinical trial , dentistry , oral hygiene , surgery , traditional medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Mouth dryness is one of the most prevalent problems in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). It facilitates dental plaque formation. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of Aloe vera -Peppermint (Veramin) moisturizing gel on mouth dryness and oral health among patients hospitalized in ICUs.