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ReviewAvicenna journal of phytomedicine

Herbal and nano-based herbal medicine: New insights into their therapeutic aspects against periodontitis.

Fatemeh Rezaei-Tazangi, Armita Forutan Mirhosseini, Amirhossein Fathi, Hossein Roghani-Shahraki, Reza Arefnezhad, Fateme Vasei

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Review in Avicenna journal of phytomedicine. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Phytochemicals in Treatment of Periodontal Disease: A Review of Mechanisms and Roles.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025
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  11. Propolis nanoemulsion extract from celebes stingless bee (Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research
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  12. Evaluation of nanofiber scaffolds ladenJournal of oral biology and craniofacial research
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Fatemeh Rezaei-TazangiDepartment of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Fasa Univerity of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
Armita Forutan MirhosseiniStudent Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Amirhossein FathiDepartment of Prosthodontics, Dental Materials Research Center, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Hossein Roghani-ShahrakiStudent Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Reza ArefnezhadDepartment of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Fateme VaseiSchool of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Periodontitis is a type of prevalent chronic inflammatory disorder resulting in a failure in the function of tissues supporting the tooth, like gingiva, alveolar bone, and periodontal ligament. Although antibiotic therapy is a common therapy for periodontitis cases, this approach can cause some adverse effects in these patients. Thus, finding an effective curative option with low side effects is still a puzzle. Materials and Methods: This narrative review was conducted on the effects of herbal and nano-based herbal medicine against periodontitis by searching different databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Scientific Information Databases. Results: According to published studies, some popular herbal formulations, such as Aloe vera, curcumin, Melaleuca alternifolia, and Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, can be effective in periodontitis treatment. However, these herbal products may be accompanied by some pharmacological limitations, such as poor bioavailability, instability, and weak water solubility. On the other hand, harnessing nano-based herbal formulations can elevate the bioavailability, diminish toxicity, and omit repeated administration of drugs. Conclusion: Herbal and nano-based herbal products can create a good chance to treat periodontitis efficiently.

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Herbal therapyNano-based formulationsPeriodontitis

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PMID38952769
PMCPMC11179182

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