Clinical Uses and Scope of Spilanthes acmella in Dentistry : A Narrative Review

Toothache plant in dentistry

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  • Muskaan Sachdev
     Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune – 411018, Maharasthra ,IN
  • Sunnypriyatham Tirupathi
     Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune – 411018, Maharasthra ,IN
  • Lamea Afnan
     Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune – 411018, Maharasthra ,IN

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https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2023/33016

Keywords:

Dentistry, Herbal Topical, Local Anesthetic Agent, Spilanthes acmella, Spilanthes oleraracea, Toothache Plant

Abstract

Spilanthes acmella, also identified as Akarkara (Toothache plant), is a crucial herb with immense applications both in the medical as well as dental field. Its biologically active component, Spilanthol, is believed to be responsible for an array of wields like anti-toothache, analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diuretic anti-oxidant, immune-modulatory, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer agent, etc. Recent advances in the use of this plant include food, cosmetic industry, treatment of periodontal diseases and oral ulcers, toothpaste, as an intracanal medicament, and aphrodisiac. The scope of herbal remedies for treatment is expected to rise in near future. However, more experimental studies are required to ascertain this plant’s quality, efficacy, potency, etc. The scope of the current review is to discuss various uses of Spilanthes in dentistry.

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2023-06-13

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Sachdev, M., Tirupathi, S., & Afnan, L. (2023). Clinical Uses and Scope of <i>Spilanthes acmella</i> in Dentistry : A Narrative Review: Toothache plant in dentistry . Journal of Natural Remedies, 23(2), 397–402. https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2023/33016

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Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2023

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Short Review

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Received 2023-02-15
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