Open AccessRole of Unani System of Medicine in Management of Orofacial Diseases: A Review
Author(s) -
Sudheer Hongal,
Nilesh Arjun Torwane,
Pankaj Goel,
B R Chandrashekhar,
Abhishek Gouraha
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8335.5018
Subject(s) - medicine , safer , oral health , intensive care medicine , alternative medicine , oral medicine , dentistry , risk analysis (engineering) , pathology , computer science , computer security
In recent times, oral diseases have gained an importance and are considered as a major health problem worldwide. Oral cancer, dental caries, and periodontal diseases are among the most important global oral health problems. Although new treatments and technologies for dealing with them are plentiful, nonetheless more and more patients are now looking for simpler, gentler therapies for improving the quality of life and avoiding iatrogenic problems. Traditional medical systems are easily accessible, cheaper and relatively safer than other conventional medicines. The time tested herbal formulations indicated in Unani material medica have been proven effective and safe. The exploration and identification of various botanicals used in traditional and complementary medicine, may lead to development of novel preventive or therapeutic strategies for oral health. The present scientific evidence based review is focused on possible role of Unani system of medicines in the management of various orofacial disorders.