Abstract

MIMUSOPS ELENGI LINN. (SAPOTACEAE); A PROMISING DENTAL CARE PLANT

*Gunda Mahesh and Prof. Dr. V. Gopal

Abstract

Mimusops elengi Linn (Sapotaceae) has been used in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and other traditional systems of medicine. This plant is generally found in tropical forests in south Asia, and Northern Australia and grow throughout India. Whole plant shows different activities like antimicrobial, antiulcer, anthelmintic, antidiabetic, cytotoxic, antipyretic, hypotensive, antihistaminic, nematicidal and dental protective activities. The present review highlights the advancement of the research on Mimusops elengi projecting it as useful various types of problems related to tooth. Some of the official Indian System of Medicine formulations of Mimusops elengi is Bakuladya taila, Bakuladi dantamanjana, Jatyadya taila, Bakula puspa churna, Bakula tvak kvatha useful in the treatment of dental problems.

Keywords: Mimusops elengi, Dental care, Bakuladya taila.