Plant species used in dental diseases: Ethnopharmacology aspects and antimicrobial activity evaluation

Vieira, Denise Regina Pontes; Amaral, Flavia MaM.; Maciel, Márcia C.G.; Nascimento, Flávia R.F.; Libério, Silvana Amado; Rodrigues, Vandílson Pinheiro

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2014.07.021

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“…Various antimicrobial agents are used in the chemical control of biofilms, such as cationic agents, chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride, which immediately bind to the bacterial surface, negatively charged, while the triclosan and phenolic compounds are non-ionic agents (Ocheng et al, 2014;Vargas et al, 2015;Costa et al, 2017). Chlorhexidine is the most common anti-biofilm agent used in dentistry (Araújo, 2015;Vieira et al, 2014). It acts in the general disruption of the cell membrane and in the specific inhibition of membrane enzymes, which inhibits glucose uptake by Streptococcus mutans and uses lactic acid for its metabolism, as well as reducing the proteolytic activity of Porphyromonas gingivalis.…”

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“…These include the area of dentistry, specifically, diseases dependent on biofilm, such as caries and gingivitis. In recent years, some studies have been developed in Brazil in order to assess the popular use of vegetation in dentistry, making it possible to identify species with potential antimicrobial activity (Majali et al, 2015;Vieira et al, 2014;Sette -de -Souza et al, 2014). Several studies with plants of Caatinga in Northeastern Brazil, including Jurema preta (M. tenuiflora) and Jabuticabeira (M. cauliflora) show the presence of some secondary metabolites, such as tannins and phenolic compounds.…”

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Antibacterial and anti-adherent effect of Mimosa tenuiflora and Myrciaria cauliflora on dental biofilm bacteria

MacÃado-Costa¹,

Santos²,

Lucena³

et al. 2018

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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The use of plants in the prevention and treatment of oral infectious and as an antibiofilm agent continues to be valued in many parts of the world. The aim of study is to evaluate in vitro antimicrobial action of the plant extracts of barks Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.), Poir. (jurema preta) and leaf and stem of Myrciaria cauliflora Berg. (jabuticabeira) against dental biofilm bactéria. The oral bacteria were used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum inhibitory concentration of adherence (MICA): Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis, Streptococcus oralis, Streptococcus salivarius and Lactobacillus casei. Each assay was carried out in duplicate and the positive control (0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate) was subjected to the same procedure. Results were analyzed by Student t test or Mann-Whitney test, with the level of significance set at 5%. The extract of M. tenuiflora showed inhibition halos ranging from 10 to 25 mm in diameter, presenting an average performance superior to chlorhexidine digluconate, being statistically significant only at the concentration of 1:128 (3.9 mg/mL). The leaf and stem extracts of M. cauliflora were found to have inhibition halos varying from 10 to 18 mm in diameter and presented a significantly lower average performance in relation to chlorhexidine digluconate in crude extract (500 mg/mL) concentration; 1:2 (250 mg/mL) and 1:4 (125 mg/mL) and crude extract (500 mg/mL), 1:2 (250 mg/mL), 1:4 (125 mg/mL) and 1:8 (62 mg/mL), respectively. All extracts studied were effective in the inhibition of adherence, especially the stem extract of M. cauliflora (1:64/ 7.81 mg/mL). Conclusively, the extracts of M. tenuiflora and M. cauliflora produced a significant bactericidal activity and in vitro anti-adherent effect on the bacteria forming the dental biofilm, which suggests the use of these substances as an alternative and economically viable means for the control of infections in dentistry.

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Antibacterial and anti-adherent effect of Mimosa tenuiflora and Myrciaria cauliflora on dental biofilm bacteria

MacÃado-Costa¹,

Santos²,

Lucena³

et al. 2018

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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“…Moreover, natural resources of vegetable origin represent an important source of drugs in the process of developing new pharmacologically active compounds (Vieira et al, 2014). The World Health Organization established that, in many developing countries, traditional medicine plays an important role in meeting the primary health care needs of the population, and highlights specific types of this medicine (WHO, 2014).…”

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Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Province of Chimborazo, Ecuador

Morales¹,

Padilla²,

Falconí³

2016

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Background: Phyto-therapy studies on Chimborazo province in Ecuador are really limited. This area, located within the Andes, is considered a millenarian and intercultural province, where multiples cultures and ethnic groups coexist. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted through direct interviews with 84 ancestral healers from the Province of Chimborazo, Ecuador. Results: We presented ten most used species by ancestral healers of Chimborazo province to cure different illnesses and their medicinal uses. We also provided the application mode and some features of healing that should be emphasized. Conclusion:The nettle was the medicinal plant employed for more different illness and the chamomile was the one with higher prevalence. We could confirm that the Native Ecuadorians have a vast variety of traditions and popular medicinal practices that have great value and are needed to be researched and studied extensively.

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“…In popular medicine, it has been used as a treatment for respiratory infections and digestive disorders, such as gastritis, gastric atony and diarrhea. Extracts from BPT have antimicrobial 9,10 , antifungal 11 , antiparasitic 12 and antiinflammatory healing properties 13,14 and aren't toxic to humans 15 . Branco Neto et al 16 refers that the topic use of the hydroalcoholic extract of aroeira delayed the reepitelization of the skin wounds in rats.…”

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Mast cell concentration and skin wound contraction in rats treated with Brazilian pepper essential oil (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi)

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PURPOSE:To evaluate wound contraction and the concentration of mast cells in skin wounds treated with 5% BPT essential oil-based ointment in rats. METHODS:Twenty rats, male, of adult age, were submitted to skin surgery on the right (RA) and left antimeres (LA) of the thoracic region. They were divided into two groups: control (RA -wounds receiving daily topical application of vaseline and lanolin) and treated (LA -wounds treated daily with the topical ointment). The skin region with wounds were collected at days 4, 7, 14 and 21 after surgery.Those were fixed in 10% formaldehyde and later processed for paraffin embedding. Sections were obtained and stained by H.E for histopathology analysis. The degree of epithelial contraction was measured and mast cell concentration were also evaluated. RESULTS:The treated group showed higher mast cell concentrations (p<0.05) associated with increased contraction at day 7 and 14 respectively. CONCLUSION:Ointment containing 5% Brazilian pepper tree oil increases mast cell concentration and promotes skin wound contraction in rats.

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Plant species used in dental diseases: Ethnopharmacology aspects and antimicrobial activity evaluation

Cited by 56 publications

References 43 publications

Antibacterial and anti-adherent effect of Mimosa tenuiflora and Myrciaria cauliflora on dental biofilm bacteria

Antibacterial and anti-adherent effect of Mimosa tenuiflora and Myrciaria cauliflora on dental biofilm bacteria

Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Province of Chimborazo, Ecuador

Mast cell concentration and skin wound contraction in rats treated with Brazilian pepper essential oil (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi)

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