A. Faur
Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology Angiogenesis Research Center Timisoara, Romania
S.C. Dinu
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
L. Todor
Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Romania
A. Porumb
Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Romania
S.A. Todor
Dentist doctor, private medical office, Oradea, Romania
R.M. Cosoroabă
Department 1, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
R.A. Popovici
Department 1, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
M. Raica
Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology Angiogenesis Research Center Timisoara, Romania
Abstract
Nature offers us a great organic wealth, various types of plants growing in different parts of the world. Medicinal plants are cultivated or spontaneously grown plant species that, due to their chemical composition, have pharmaceutical properties, being used to alleviate various diseases. The holy basil, Ocimum sanctum Linn or Tulsi, has been used since ancient times to treat various ailments. In this article we will talk about the use of Tulsi in oral diseases, , such as caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, oral cancer, oral candidiasis.