Abstract

UNLOCKING NATURES PHARMACY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF HERBAL THERAPIES FOR MOUTH ULCER

Sonali Nikam*, Ruchika Dhavale, Pooja Kharjule, Sahil Popalwar, Sirvi Mangilal, Yash Jadhav and Dr. Shrutika Patil

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Abstract

Ulcer is a common disorder which is seen among many people. In most cases, it is an inflammatory skin rupture. There are many types of ulcers such as mouth ulcer, peptic ulcer, oesophagus ulcer, gastric ulcer. Among these mouth ulcers is common type of ulcer. Throughout the ages, folklore has employed plants and plant-derived products to treat a variety of illnesses and diseases. Mouth ulcers or aphthous ulcers are common oral lesions characterized by painful, shallow sores on the mucous membranes. This abstract explores the causes, symptoms, and potential treatments for mouth ulcers, emphasizing their impact on oral health and quality of life. Nowadays, herbal medicine is becoming a viable alternative treatment over the commercially available synthetic drugs on mouth ulcer treatment. Additionally, the abstract highlights the need for further research to enhance our understanding of mouth ulcers and improve therapeutic strategies for this prevalent oral condition.

Keywords: Mouth ulcer, Herbal Plants, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sores.