Discover the ancient healing magic of Nepali medicinal plants! Dive into a treasure trove of natural remedies enhancing dental health and well-being
Taking care of your teeth is really important for your overall health.
When your teeth are in good shape, it can positively affect your physical,
mental, and social well-being. In many developing countries, a lot of people,
both kids and adults, struggle with dental cavities. Over the past ten years,
there has been a worrying increase in dental cavities around the world. Various
factors, often linked to a lower socio-economic status, contribute to the
development of these cavities.
Healthcare professionals are concerned about this issue, but there are
effective ways to prevent and manage it. Lately, there's been a trend towards
using natural resources for healthcare. Researchers are looking into
phytochemicals from specific plants used in traditional Indian medicine as
potential solutions to fight dental cavities.
The main troublemakers causing dental cavities are certain types of
bacteria, particularly mutans Streptococci. These bacteria turn sucrose into
acids that can break down the calcium phosphate in teeth, causing decay. One
way to prevent cavities is by reducing the amount of these bacteria in the
mouth. Herbal preparations from roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers have shown
promise in fighting these bacteria.
Throughout history, people in different parts of the world have used medicinal plants to treat various diseases. These natural products contain active compounds that can be effective alternatives to common drugs. Unfortunately, some traditional medicines are becoming less effective because of microbial resistance over time.
.jpg "Gorashpaan (Spilanthes acmella) for tooth ache")
1. Gorashpaan (Spilanthes acmella)
In Nepal, the "Gorrashpaan" toothache plant, also known as the eyeball plant, has been used in traditional medicine to relieve toothaches by numbing the affected area when its flower heads are chewed. Additionally, it serves various purposes such as acting as a diuretic, improving digestion, combating malaria, relaxing muscles, and treating conditions like sore throat, flu, headaches, fever, and skin wrinkling. The flower buds contain bioactive components, particularly lipophilic alkylamides, mainly Spilanthol. These components have demonstrated effectiveness against various microbes, including streptococcus, Enterococcus, Escherichia, Klebsiella, and Salmonella species. The chloroform extract of S. acmella has also shown antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus species with a minimum inhibitory concentration
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2. Shami Plant (Prosopis spicigera)
Shami, also known as Prosopis spicigera, belongs to the Fabaceae family and thrives in dry regions globally. The leaf extract of P. spicigera, particularly the ethanolic fraction containing the piperidine alkaloid spicigerin, demonstrates noteworthy effectiveness against Streptococcus species like S. mutans and S. bovis. In traditional Indian medicine, different parts of the plant are employed to address various health issues such as hypertension, rheumatism, dysentery, and more.
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3. Haledo (Curcuma longa)
Turmeric, also known as haldi in India, is a plant that belongs to the ginger family Zingiberaceae. Ancient Indian healers and folk medicine practitioners have referred to it as the 'golden spice of life.' It possesses proven anti-inflammatory, choleretic, antimicrobial, and carminative properties. In Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, turmeric is used for respiratory issues like asthma, bronchial hyperactivity, allergy, cough, and runny nose. It is believed to have various medicinal benefits, such as enhancing overall energy, improving digestion, and combating gastrointestinal problems.
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4. Thulo piplaa (Piper cubeba)
In Nepal, Piper cubeba is commonly known as Thulo Pipla, Java pepper, or kabab-chini. It belongs to the Piperaceae family and was described by Hippocrates as a medicament rather than a spice. This perennial plant with a climbing stem has been used in traditional Ayurvedic practice for various purposes. It has been employed as a mouthwash to cure halitosis and as an expectorant for cough, loss of voice, and fever by practitioners throughout history. Recent research has highlighted its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties.
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5. Kimbu (Morus alba)
Kimbu, also known as Morus alba in Nepali and commonly referred to as Tut, shahtoot, or mulberry in Nepal, belongs to the Moraceae family. This plant is rich in beneficial compounds such as ascorbic acid, carotene, Vitamin B1, folic acid, isoquercetin, quercetin, tannins, flavonoids, and saponins, which act as antioxidants. Morus alba has been researched for its various health properties, including antidiabetic, antihelminthic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anxiolytic, hepatoprotective, and nephroprotective effects. Kuwanon G, an antibacterial agent isolated from the root bark, has demonstrated efficacy against Streptococcus mutans, with a bactericidal test showing complete inactivation at specific concentrations.
.jpg "Jwaano (Trachyspermum ammi)")
6. Jwaano (Trachyspermum ammi)
In Nepal, the plant known as Trachyspermum ammi, or Jwaano, belongs to the Apiaceae family and is a valuable medicinal seed spice. The traditional Indian medicine system uses Ajwain for various purposes, such as antimicrobial, antihypertensive, anti-spasmodic, broncho-dilating, antilithiasis, carminative, and antipyretic properties. Real-time RT-PCR analyses revealed that 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-phenol, extracted from these seeds, significantly inhibits genes related to biofilm formation, impacting the cariogenicity of S.mutans.
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7. Babul (Acacia nilotica)
Babul, also known as Acacia nilotica, kikar, or the Indian gum Arabic
tree, is a versatile tree belonging to the Leguminosae family. It is found in
arid and semi-arid regions worldwide. The plant contains various chemicals such
as alkaloids, essential oils, phenols, phenolic glycosides, resins, oleosins,
steroids, tannins, and terpenes.
These chemical compounds contribute to the tree's diverse properties. Extracts from Acacia nilotica have been shown to have anti-hypertensive, antimutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-platelet aggregatory effects. Additionally, the tree exhibits anti-plasmodial, antifungal, anti-microbial,
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8. Noni Fruit (Morinda citrifolia)
This small evergreen shrub, known as Noni or Indian mulberry, originally
comes from Southeastern Asia to Australia but is now found widely across the
tropics. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family. For over 2000 years, people have
used various parts of the Noni plant for herbal remedies, addressing issues such
as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, muscle aches, menstrual
difficulties, headaches, heart disease, gastric ulcers, sprains, mental
depression, poor digestion, and atherosclerosis.
While scientific evidence supporting the benefits of Noni fruit juice is limited, some anecdotal evidence suggests its success in treating colds and influenza. A recent study found that a crude aqueous extract of ripe Noni fruits effectively inhibited the growth of certain bacteria. About 160 phytochemical compounds have been isolated from the plant, mainly organic acids, phenolic compounds, and alkaloids, with anthraquinones, aucubin, asperuloside, and scopoletin being among the most important.
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9. Paamgaa (Drosera peltata)
Also known as the insectivorous shield or pale sundew, this plant belongs to the Droseraceae family and is at risk of extinction in India. Drosera, the scientific name for this plant, contains beneficial substances like naphthoquinones (such as plumbagin and 7-methyljuglone) and flavonoids, which have medicinal properties. Plumbagin, obtained from the chloroform extract of Droserapeltata's aerial parts, has been found to exhibit significant antibacterial effects against S. mutans, with a minimum inhibitory concentration
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10 Neem
(Azadirachta indica)
Neem, also known as Indian lilac, is a highly versatile medicinal plant from the Meliaceae family. It is acknowledged for its wide range of biological benefits. The neem tree's significance has been highlighted in a 1992 report by the US National Academy of Sciences titled 'Neem – a tree for solving global problems.' Different parts of the neem plant, including the leaves, fruits, bark, and oil, have medicinal uses. Neem oil is particularly effective in treating skin infections, leprosy, as well as respiratory and intestinal conditions.
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10. Naribel Tel (Cocos Nucifera)
In India, traditional medicine has long utilized coconut oil pulling to
address various oral issues. This technique includes swishing oil in the mouth
for about 15-20 minutes, providing both oral and overall health benefits. Oil
pulling has been a popular folk remedy in India for many years, helping prevent
tooth decay, bad breath, bleeding gums, dry throat, and chapped lips, while
also strengthening teeth, gums, and the jaw.
1. Diospyros tricolor
• Properties: Chewing
stick/teeth cleaning
2. Distemonanthus
benthamianus
• Properties: Root &
stem used as chewing stick; oral antibacterial; oral antimicrobial
3. Drypetes sp.
• Properties: Toothache
treatment
4. Dydymopanax morototoni
• Properties: Stems used as
toothpicks
5. Echinacea angustifolia
• Properties: Root
ingestion/plant decoction; toothache treatment; oral anti-inflammatory
6. Equisetum arvense
• Properties: Decoction held
in mouth as long as possible to stop bleeding from tooth extraction
7. Equisetum bogotense
• Properties: Tea used as
mouthwash for pyorrhea
8. Eschscholzia californica
• Properties: Raw root
placed into the cavity for toothache
9. Eugenia caryophyllus
• Properties: Clove oil
application/decoction for toothache
10. Fagara (Xanthoxylum)
zanthoxyloides
• Properties: Root &
stem used as chewing sticks; oral antibacterial; oral antimicrobial; oral
analgesic/counterirritant; treatment for toothache & oral canker sores
11. Ferula asafetida
• Properties: Resin is ground,
crushed, or melted in liquid & placed in the cavity to treat dental pain
12. Ficus sp.
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antiseptic; antibiotic chewing gum
13. Garcinia afzelii
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antibiotic
14. Garcinia epunctata
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antibiotic
15. Garcinia kola
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antibiotic
16. Garcinia morella
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antibiotic
17. Garcinia sp.
• Properties: Chewing stick;
oral antimicrobial
18. Gaultheria procumbens
• Properties: Root chewed
for toothache/teeth cleaning; oral antibiotic
19. Gentiana lutea
• Properties: Root tonic to
strengthen dentition; increases salivation
20. Gliricidia sepium
• Properties: Fruit juice
application for toothache
21. Glycosmic pentaphylla
• Properties: Chewing stick
22. Glycyrrhiza glabra
• Properties: Plant chewed
to treat teething in infants
23. Gouania lupuloides
• Properties: Powder
dentifrice; tincture gargled for gum disease & throat ulceration;
toothbrush
24. Gouania polygama
• Properties: Teeth cleaning
25. Haematoxylum campecianum
• Properties: Oral
antibiotic
26. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
• Properties: Chewing stick;
oral antibiotic
27. Humulus lupulus
• Properties: Oral
antibiotic
28. Hyoscyamus niger
• Properties: Cut into beads
to make teething ring (soaked in wine with powdered coral)
29. Jatropha sp.
• Properties: Treatment for
bleeding gums
30. Juglans regia
• Properties: Teeth cleaning
31. Juglans sp.
• Properties: Bark used as
toothbrush, to strengthen gums, & treat gum inflammation
32. Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Properties: Capsules,
granules, powders, & tablets treat pain of a sore mouth caused by oral
candidiasis & canker sores
33. Ligistrum medium
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antimicrobial
34. Liquidambar styraciflua
• Properties: Chewing stick;
teeth cleaning; treatment for canker sores, trench mouth, & oral herpes
simplex
35. Maclura pomifera
• Properties: Oral
antifungal
36. Magnifera indica
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; resin used to treat canker sores; bark & leaves used to treat
toothache, sore gums & sore throat
37. Mahonia aquifolium
• Properties: Root tonic;
increases salivation
38. Mallotis sp.
• Properties: Teeth cleaning
39. Massularia accuminata
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; root & stem used as chewing stick; oral antibacterial; oral
antimicrobial
40. Massularia acuminate
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antimicrobial
41. Matricaria recutita
• Properties: Flower
decoction used to heal dental wounds; oral antimicrobial; oral anti-inflammatory
42. Melaleuca cajaputi
• Properties: Oil-soaked
lint placed in cavity to ease toothache pain
43. Melampodium divaricatum
• Properties: Toothache
treatment
44. Meletia zachiana
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antibiotic
45. Melilotus sp.
• Properties: Oral
antibiotic
46. Mentha piperita
• Properties: Oil
application/leaf decoction for toothache treatments
47. Musa balbisiana
• Properties: Fibrous
strings in leaf stems placed in the ear on the affected side for toothache
48. Musa sapientum
• Properties: Pounded
peduncle & inflorescence used with charcoal for teeth cleaning; skin and
fruit used as oral anticariogenic/ oral antibiotic
49. Mussaenda sp.
• Properties: Teeth cleaning
50. Myrica cerifera
• Properties: Bark
powder/bark decoction used as dentifrice for cleaning and decay prevention
51. Myristica fragrans
• Properties: Oil placed in
cavity to ease toothache
52. Nauclea latifolia
• Properties: Root &
stem used as chewing stick; oral antibacterial; oral antimicrobial; oral
cleanser
53. Nigella sativa
• Properties: Boiled seeds
chewed & seed oil gargled for toothache & gum pain
54. Olea europaea
• Properties: Chewing
stick/toothbrush; oral cleanser & disinfectant
55. Origanum majorana
• Properties: Oil-soaked
lint placed in cavity to ease toothache
56. Osimum sp.
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antibiotic
57. Oxyanthus speciosus
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antimicrobial
58. Panax quinquefolium
• Properties: Root tonic to
strengthen dentition
59. Pandanus sp.
• Properties: Pedicel used
for teeth cleaning
60. Paullinia jamaicensis
• Properties: Stem &
leaves used for teeth cleaning
61. Petiveria alliacea
• Properties: Leaf decoction
used as toothache cure
62. Phaseolus vulgaris
• Properties: Oral
antifungal
63. Phoenix dactylifera
• Properties: Peduncle used
for teeth cleaning
64. Phyllanthus epiphyllanthus
• Properties: Leaf decoction
used for teeth cleaning
65. Pimpinella anisum
• Properties: Seeds chewed
to freshen the mouth; seed tea reduces tooth & mouth pain
66. Piper methysticum
• Properties: Root tonic for
dental pain
67. Plumeria multiflora
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; oral antimicrobial & oral antifungal
68. Polygala lutea
• Properties: Oral
antimicrobial
69. Populus deltoids
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; dental pain reliever
70. Populus tremuloides
• Properties: Extract or
decoction of bark mixed with rum & applied to tooth for toothache
71. Prunella vulgaris
• Properties: Root
decoction/tonic
72. Pseudowintera colorata
• Properties: Leaves chewed
to cure toothache
73. Psychotria sp.
• Properties: Teeth cleaning
74. Pyrethrum parthenium
• Properties: Leaf
ingestion/leaf & stem decoction for toothache
75. Quercus alnifolia
• Properties: Bark powder or
decoction as dentifrice for cleaning & decay prevention
76. Rheum officinale
• Properties: Teeth cleaning
and oral antibiotic
77. Rhus glabra
• Properties: Teeth
cleaning; treat canker sores, toothache, sore gums & throat
78. Rumex crispus
• Properties: Root tonic;
increases salivation
79. Saccharum officinarum
• Properties: Teeth cleaning
80. Salmea scandens
• Properties: Toothache
treatment
81. Salvadora persica
• Properties: Root used as
chewing stick; teeth cleaning & decay prevention; oral antibacterial &
oral antimicrobial; breath freshener; extract used as toothpaste &
mouthwash
82. Salvia officinalis
• Properties: Leaf deco
83. Sanguinaria canadensis
• Properties:
toothpaste/mouthwash/oral rinse/chewing stick; oral antimicrobial; toothache
treatment
84. Sassafras albidum
• Properties: chewing stick;
toothpaste flavoring
85. Scutellaria baicalensis
• Properties: root decoction
86. Scutellaria lateriflora
• Properties: plant infusion
for dental pain
87. Sedum album
• Properties: cut into beads
to make teething ring (soaked in wine with powdered coral)
88. Serindei wernickei
• Properties: root &
stem used as chewing stick; oral antibacterial & oral antimicrobial
89. Sissyrhinchium schafferi
• Properties: toothache
treatment
90. Spilanthes sp.
• Properties: plant
decoction for toothache
91. Stachys betonica
• Properties: plant
decoction for toothache
92. Symphytum officinale
• Properties: leaf decoction
for toothache
93. Syzgium aromaticum
• Properties: clove oil used
as oral anesthetic, analgesic & antiseptic; treatment for toothache,
postextraction alveolitis, & teething pain; applied in root canal therapy
94. Tabebuia bahamensis
• Properties: leaf decoction
used for dental pain
95. Tabebuia heterophylla
• Properties: leaf infusion
used for toothaches; leaves chewed for dental pain
96. Tanacetum parthenium
• Properties: leaf
ingestion/leaf & stem decoction for toothache
97. Taraxacum officinale
• Properties: root tonic
increases salivation
98. Teclea verdoorniana
• Properties: toothache
treatment; oral antibiotic
99. Terminalia glaucesens
• Properties: chewing
sponge/chewing stick; teeth cleaning; treatment for caries, pulpitis, &
periodontal disease; oral antibacterial & oral antimicrobial
100. Terminalia ivorensis
• Properties: chewing sponge
for teeth, cleaning; treatment for caries, pulpitis, & periodontal disease
101. Tibouchina bourgaena
• Properties: warm mouthwash
from leaf infusion for toothache
102. Turnera ulmifolia
• Properties: leaf infusion
to treat toothache
103. Ulmus fulva
• Properties: poultice of
bark infusion & cold water applied to face inflamed by toothache
104. Vellozia equisteloides
• Properties: teeth cleaning
105. Verbena sp.
• Properties: cut into beads
to make teething ring (soaked in wine with powdered coral)
106. Vernonia amygdalina
• Properties: root &
stem used as chewing stick & toothbrush; oral antibacterial/antimicrobial;
mouth & tongue cleanser
107. Vicia faba
• Properties: oral
antifungal
108. Zanthoxylum americanum
• Properties: bark chewed or
mashed bark applied around aching tooth
109. Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
• Properties: toothache
treatment; oral antibiotic
110. Zanthoxylum elephantiasis
• Properties: toothache
treatment; oral antibiotic
111. Zingiber officinale
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