Factors associated with the use of herbal medicines for oral problems by patients attending the clinics of the School of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil

Paula, Janice Simpson de; Resende, Alexandre Marques de; Mialhe, Fábio Luiz

doi:10.1590/s1677-32252012000400004

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“…The literature indicated the use of Aroeira (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi or Myracrodruon urundeuva Allemao), whether its stem bark or leaves, for antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, healing, and antimicrobial purposes, mainly in the fight against candidiasis, in addition to being an analgesic, as reported in this study 4 . Other plants cited in the literature for dental pain are mint (Mentha piperita L.) and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L. or Matricaria recutita L); however, these substances were not reported in this study 1,3,7 .…”

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“…The use of plants by indigenous people to treat various health conditions has been reported since 6,000 BC in the Indian subcontinent 17 . It is estimated that approximately 80% of the world's civilization uses herbs in primary health care, which emphasizes the need to include herbal medicines in the public health system, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) since the Alma-Ata Declaration in 1978 7 . In this study, which was carried out on a Brazilian indigenous population, it was observed that plant knowledge could be used to treat different oral diseases.…”

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“…In addition to its use in the form of tea, there are reports of the use of its fresh leaves in gums. Other studies have indicated its use for oropharyngeal pain, inflammation, and dental pain 2,7 . The clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.) has analgesic, antiinflammatory, healing, fungicidal, antiseptic, antimycotic, bactericidal, and aromatic actions and is used against cariogenic bacteria, periodontal pathogens, bad breath, stomatitis, alveolitis, canker sores, abscesses, gingivitis, and oral inflammation 1,18 .…”

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“…Different plants have been described for use in oral diseases, such as sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), plantain (Plantago major), red Terramycin (Alternanthera brasiliana), mint (Mentha spicata), Mallow (Malva sylvestris), Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa), pomegranate (Punica granatum), mint (Mentha piperita), and melissa (Melissa officinalis) 1,6,7 . The actions include tissue repair, analgesia, reduction of the microbial load, and inflammation 6 .…”

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Phytotherapy used in the Treatment of Oral Diseases: a Cross-Sectional Study in Indigenous Population

Silva¹,

Calcia

Daroit³

2023

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Phytotherapy studies the pharmacological effects of plants with the therapeutic purpose of preventing, curing, or minimizing disease symptoms. The use of plants by indigenous people to treat health conditions has been documented since ancient times. This study aimed to report an indigenous community's herbal medicines for oral diseases. An online questionnaire was administered, in which the participant indicated the type of plant and the part used, the preparation form, the administration route, and the dental condition. Subsequently, a descriptive analysis was performed. Most study participants were women (n=72, 62.1%). Peppermint tea (21.5%) was the most used substance for mouthwash and halitosis (42.2%). The bark of Açoita (34.5%) and Aroeira (31.9%) were the most frequently used to treat dental pain. Regarding gingival diseases, most responded that they used Guamirim (64.5%). Only mallow tea was reported to treat canker sores (81%). However, for herpetic lesions, participants reported the application of clay in a wasp nest (Polistes canada), an insect present at the site (55.2%). Oral inflammation had the lowest reported use of herbal medicine, with Marcela tea being the most frequently used (10.3%). Finally, fern roots were the most frequently used for infections (32 %). In conclusion, indigenous people widely use phytotherapeutics to treat oral diseases. Learning about the use of herbal medicines in indigenous communities may increase the clinical applicability of these plants in the dental field and, in the future, serve as a basis for developing new drugs.

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“…Fazendo-se uma comparação entre os fitoterápicos / plantas medicinais citados pelos Cirurgiões-Dentistas entrevistados e aqueles que a literatura descreve como utilizados por profissionais da saúde, podem-se identificar o Maracujá (Passiflora edulis), utilizado como efeito calmante 4,17 ; a Romã (Punica granatum), utilizada como efeito antimicrobiano 4,14,18 ; a Folha de Batata (Ipomoea batatas), utilizada para dor, inflamação, infecção e edema 19 ; a Transagem (Plantago major L.), utilizada para dor, edema e inflamação 19 ; a Folha de Algodão (Gossypium hirsutum L.), utilizada para infecção e dor 19 , e a Camomila (Matricaria chamomilla), utilizada para dor 19 e ansiolítico 17 .…”

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Conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas de Cirurgiões-Dentistas de Anápolis-GO sobre a fitoterapia em odontologia

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Bollella

et al. 2014

Rev. odontol. UNESP

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ResumoIntrodução: Em um cenário de expansão das práticas integrativas e complementares em saúde no Brasil, são escassos os estudos relacionados ao uso da fitoterapia em Odontologia. Objetivo: Investigar os conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas do Cirurgião-Dentista sobre a fitoterapia na prática clínica. Material e método: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com um grupo de 105 Cirurgiões-Dentistas, no exercício clínico da Odontologia dos serviços público e privado, do município de Anápolis-GO (taxa de resposta de 52,5% dos 200 profissionais convidados), que responderam um questionário. Resultado: Cerca de 16% dos respondentes afirmaram que tiveram embasamento teórico acerca da fitoterapia e, destes, metade relatou ter tido este embasamento na Graduação. Embora mais da metade dos Cirurgiões-Dentistas (61,9%) tenha considerado viável a inserção dos fitoterápicos na prática clínica, poucos relataram prescrevê-los (12,4%) ou questionarem, durante a consulta, se os pacientes faziam uso de fitoterápicos (36,2%). Quanto à opinião sobre os fatores que dificultam a inserção dos fitoterápicos no âmbito da Odontologia, os mais citados foram o desconhecimento, a ausência de pesquisas e a falta de divulgação. Embora a maioria desconhecesse a legislação a respeito do tema, este conhecimento foi associado ao uso de fitoterapia na prática clínica (p<0,05). Conclusão: Os Cirurgiões-Dentistas do município pesquisado apresentaram deficiências no conhecimento, pouca utilização e atitudes favoráveis acerca do uso da fitoterapia na prática clínica, sendo necessária uma reorientação na formação acadêmica e profissional, para que haja suporte apropriado para a sua utilização.Descritores: Fitoterapia; odontologia; serviços de saúde; serviços de saúde bucal. AbstractIntroduction: Despite the expansion of complementary and integrative health practices in Brazil, there are few studies related to the use of phytotherapy in dentistry. Objective: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of dentists on phytotherapy in clinical practice. Material and method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with a group of 105 dentists working as clinicians in the public and private service in the city of Anápolis-GO (response rate = 52.5% of the 200 professionals invited) who answered a questionnaire. Result: About 16% of respondents said they had theoretical background about phytotherapy and half of them reported having had this subject during the undergraduate programe. Although more than half of dentists (61.9%) have considered that the insertion of phytotherapy in clinical practice is feasible, only a few reported prescribing them (12.4%), or questioning, during the consultation, if their patients were having phytotherapy (36.2%). Regarding the dentists' opinions regarding the factors that hinder the inclusion of phytotherapy in the dental practice, the most frequent were lack of knowledge, lack of research and lack of information. Most of them had no knowledge on the legislation regarding phytotherapy and this was associated with its use...

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2015

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Factors associated with the use of herbal medicines for oral problems by patients attending the clinics of the School of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil

Abstract: Factors associated with the use of herbal medicines for oral problems by patients attending the clinics of the School of Dentistry,

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

Phytotherapy used in the Treatment of Oral Diseases: a Cross-Sectional Study in Indigenous Population

Phytotherapy used in the Treatment of Oral Diseases: a Cross-Sectional Study in Indigenous Population

Conhecimentos, atitudes e práticas de Cirurgiões-Dentistas de Anápolis-GO sobre a fitoterapia em odontologia

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