Herbal ingredients in oral care

BY SAYEDA SALMA,
1ST M PHARM
HERBAL INGREDIENTS IN ORAL CARE

• HERBAL COSMECEUTICALS
• INTRODUCTION
• HERBAL INGREDIENTS IN ORAL CARE
• HERBAL TOOTH PREPARATIONS
• HERBS FOR TOOTH PREPARATIONS
• EXAMPLES
• REFERENCES
AIM

HERBAL COSMECEUTICALS:
* Cosmetics containing an active ingredient obtained
from plant origin.

• Herbs have been used for centuries to prevent and control disease.
• Herbal extracts are effective because they interact with specific
chemical receptors within the body and are in a pharmacodynamic
sense, drugs themselves.
• The biggest challenge and problem is lack of information about the
effect of herbs in oral tissues, mechanism of effect, and side effects.
• Several popular conventional drugs on the market are derived from
herbs, These include aspirin (from white willow bark), digitalis (from
foxglove), and Sudafed (modelled after a component in the plant
ephedra).
INTRODUTION

• Herbal products can vary in their potency. Therefore, care must be taken
in selecting herbs, even so, herbal medicines have dramatically fewer side
effects and are safer to use than conventional medications.
• Some examples of herbal ingredients used in oral care are Bloodroot,
Caraway, Chamomile, Echinacea, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage,
Thyme, Aloe Vera, Propolis, and a summary of other herbs that are useful
in dentistry.
• Herbs may be good alternatives to current treatments for oral health
problems but it is clear that we need more research.

HERBAL INGREDIENTS IN ORAL CARE
• Herbal remedies have a long history of use for gum and tooth problems.
In many traditional cultures, there are no plastic-bristle brushes, rather,
the use of herbal "chewing sticks" are common.
• Chewing sticks are usually taken from plants, shrubs or trees with high
anti-microbial activity. The ends of selected sticks are shredded and they
are used to massage the gums and "floss" the teeth.
• In California, the young twigs of any of a number of oaks or willows have
served for chewing sticks, and are still available today.
• In Traditional Medicine, the following herbs have a long history of use for
prevention and in assisting the body to heal itself in gum and tooth
disorders.

Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory resins
• Myrrh--a resin from North Africa to Arabia, warming,
astringent.
• Propolis--a bee product--stimulates production of new
tissue, anti-viral, useful for mouth sores and ulcers.
• Pine resin (pitch)--use as "chewing gum" when firm.
Other Anti-microbial herbs
• Usnea--a common lichen, stronger than penicillin against
strep. and staph.
• Bloodroot--an eastern woodlands plant--strongly inhibits
plaque and decay-causing bacteria.
• Plantain--a common world-wide "weed," use it fresh for
abscesses, inflammation .
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Astringents (anti-microbial, tightens tissues)
• new research shows that tannin-rich plants can be anti-viral.
• Krameria--contains 40% tannin, combine the powder with myrrh as a
dentifrice for bleeding or spongy gum.
• Oak galls (oak apples)--contain up to 50% tannins, use powder as a
dentifrice.
• Tormentil & sage = use as a gargle for chronic gum inflammation.
Immune straighteners
• Echinacea--gargle or rinse with the diluted tincture, activates local
immunity, induces healing.
• Baptisia--antiseptic, anti-bacterial.

Essential oils
Essential oils (EOs) are distilled liquids extracted from flowers, leaves, bark,
stems, roots, shrubs and trees.
The effectiveness of EOs lies in their exceptional ability to penetrate human
tissue and provide therapeutic benefits.
 EOs contain varying numbers of tiny aromatic molecules that rapidly absorb
into skin and travel through the body via blood capillaries and the circulatory
system.
When used in herbal dental care, EOs are absorbed deep into gum tissue where
their potent antibacterial properties provide valuable benefits in the treatment
of gum disease.

The essential oils:
1) Red Thyme-
• The oil from this herb has been used extensively in medicine as a
powerful antiseptic and disinfectant.
• Additionally, its antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial and stimulating properties help treat oral
inflammation and infection, making it a powerful additive to herbal
dental products.

2) Cinnamon Bark-
• The high aldehyde content of this oil makes it a strong antimicrobial and
antiseptic.
• High in tannins, cinnamon bark is an astringent, which in turn provides
valuable benefits.
• Astringents contract, firm and strengthen oral tissue, reduce surface
inflammation and irritation, and create a protective barrier from
infection.
• Cinnamon oil is widely recognized as a painkiller and has long been used
to soothe toothaches.

3) Eucalyptus-
Indigenous to Australia, eucalyptus has one of the most widely
recognizable aromas.
It is commonly used as the active ingredient in vapor rubs because it
aids respiratory function.
In addition, eucalyptus boasts antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic
and stimulant properties, which boost circulation and speed up the
healing process.
 It is ideal for combating oral infection and mouth ulcers.
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4) Lavender-
Widely used for its skin healing properties, the oil from this highly
aromatic flower offers antibacterial, anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial, antiseptic and stimulant properties in natural dental
remedies, making it a strong ally for good oral health.
 Lavender is effective against halitosis, helps heal damaged tissue
and provides soothing relief from mouth pain.
Its pleasant aroma is also a powerful sedative which helps to calm
the nervous system and decrease stress.
While this may not seem relevant to mouth care, emotional stress is
strongly linked to gum disease, because it impairs immune function
and lowers the body’s natural defenses. 13

5) Peppermint-
• The oil from this plant provides antibacterial, anti-inflammatory,
antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, sedative and stimulant properties.
• While peppermint flavoring is one of the most common additives used in
commercial toothpaste and mouthwash, the majority of these products
do not contain the essential oil itself.
• Rather than using essential oils as active ingredients, the majority of
mouth care products typically use synthetic derivatives.
• When peppermint essential oil is used in natural oral care products it
offers protection from oral infection, pain relief and enhanced blood
circulation.
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HERBAL EXTRACTS
Echinacea-
 This herb is best known for helping the body to fight off microbial
infections.
 It is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and is an immunomodulator,
which reacts with and aids the immune system.
 Studies have shown Echinacea to be effective in preventing
infection, repairing damaged tissue and regenerating connective
tissue.
Gotu kola-
Used as a medicine for its healing properties, gotu kola has been
shown to stimulate blood vessel growth in connective tissue,
stimulate wound healing, and act as a powerful anti-inflammatory.15

HERBAL TOOTH PREPARATIONS
• To prevent and control of teeth disorders, which include Herbal
Tooth paste ,herbal tooth powder, dentifrices and mouthwash.
Dentifrices
• The basic requirements of a dentifrice are-
1. To remove food debris, plaque and stain.
2. It should leave the mouth with a fresh, clean sensation.
3. It should be harmless, pleasant and convenient to use.
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Tooth paste
To remove adherent soiling matter from a hard surface with minimal
damage
Mouth wash
Mouthwash or mouth rinse is a product used to enhance oral hygiene

HERBS FOR TOOTH PREPARATIONS

EXAMPLE (herbal toothpaste)
DIVYA DANT KANTI TOOTH PASTE
 Vajradanti Extract
 Pilu Extract
 Bakul Extract (Mimusops elengi)
 Babool Extract
 Akarkara Extract (Anacyclus Pyrethrum )
 Majuphal Extract (Quercus infectoria)
 Kapur Extract (Cinnamomum camphora)
 Vidang Extract
 Nimba or Neem Extract
 Lavang Extract

HIORA MOUTHWASH
Key ingredients:
 Pilu (Salvadora persica)
 Bibhitaka (Terminalia bellerica)
 Nagavalli (Piper betle)
 Gandhapura taila (Gaultheria fragrantissima)
 Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)
 Peppermint satva (Mentha spp)
 Yavani satva (Trachyspermum ammi)

REFERENCES
• Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs and
Preparations. Wigan, England: Potter's Ltd.
• Felter, H.W. & J.U. Lloyd. 1898. King's American Dispensatory.
Cincinnati: The Ohio Valley Co.
• Leung, A.Y. 1980. Encyclopedia of Natural Ingredients. New York:
John Wiley & Sons.
• Lust, J. 1974. The Herb Book. New York: Bantam Books.Weiss, R.F.
1988. Herbal Medicine, Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield
Publishers Ltd.
• Weiss, R.F. 1988. Herbal Medicine, Beaconsfield, England:
Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd.

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