Abstract

ROLE OF SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORO-FACIAL DISEASES: A REVIEW

Dr. Torwane Nilesh Arjun*, Dr. Hongal Sudhir, Dr. Eshani Saxena, Dr. Ashwini Dayma, Dr. Rohit Singh Raghuvanshi, Dr. Ravikant Shah

ABSTRACT

Oral disorders persist to be an utmost health issue worldwide. The conventional Western therapy has had only restricted outcome in the management of a variety of oral diseases thus; the hunt for alternative products is continued. Organic phytochemicals from plants which are used in traditional medicine are believed to be a good substitute to synthetic chemicals. Through several hundred to several thousand years of use; the botanicals in the Siddha System of Medicine have been proven to be safe and effective. The investigation of botanicals used in traditional medicine, may lead to evolution of novel preventive or therapeutic policies for oral health. The current scientific evidence based review is concentrated on practicable role of Siddha medicine in the management of various orofacial diseases.

Keywords: Siddha system of medicine, Dentistry, Oral health, Oro-facial diseases.