Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for toothache.
Disease symptoms: pain in teeth, cavity.
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Munga (Moringa oleifera Lam.).
Preparation: Crush the leaves of plant and prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Take it on cotton and put it in oil and press on teeth pain area for 2 hours
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.



Suggested Reading(s):


Duarte, K., Thomas, B., Varma, S. R., Kamath, V., Shetty, B., Kuduruthullah, S., & Nambiar, M. (2022). Antiplaque Efficacy of a Novel Moringa oleifera Dentifrice: A Randomized Clinical Crossover Study. European Journal of Dentistry. 1, 1-139. https//doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1736418


Patil, A. G., Patil, P., Jobanputra, A. H., & Verma, D. (2017). Herbal Formulations for Treatment of Dental Diseases: Perspectives, Potential, and Applications. Engineering Interventions in Foods and Plants, 27-50.