ROLE OF WONDER DRUG THYME IN DENTISTRY: A REVIEW

• RICHA WADHAWAN,  
• PANKAJ SINGLA,  
• SUSHMA MISHRA,  
• SABANAZ MANSURI,  
• SHUBHAM KUMAR,  
• NEEL RAJ,  
• LAISHRAM MEMORY DEVI

Abstract

Herbal products have been utilized for eons for the treatment of various ailments in indigenous healing practices around the world and their role in healthcare is extensively documented. They also have been used to manage varied odontogenic and nonodontogenic conditions such as toothache, caries and to maintain general orodental hygiene. One such herb is thyme. It is a perennial herb with culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses & has long been considered as wonder drug. It is a powerful essential oil distilled from the leaves and flowering tops.

Keywords

Herbal medicine, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Thyme, Thymol

Ahead of Print Date : 2024-05-21