THE ROLE OF CLOVE IN ALLEVIATING TOOTHACHE

Anshita*, Navjot Singh Sethi and Dr. Jyoti Gupta

ABSTRACT

In India, toothaches are a common oral health problem that are frequently brought on by gum disease and dental cavities. Clove powder (Syzygium aromaticum) has long been utilized as a natural toothache treatment in traditional Indian medicine. Eugenol, a bioactive substance with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial qualities, is principally responsible for its efficacy. By numbing the afflicted area and blocking oral infections such Streptococcus mutans, clove powder helps lessen pain. It is widely available, reasonably priced, and frequently used in rural areas with limited access to dental care.Clove powder is not a replacement for expert dental care, even though it provides good short-term relief. In India, where resources are limited, its use into primary care procedures can aid in the maintenance of oral health. "The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of clove are discussed in this review article. The sources from: Science Direct's Literature Review, The PubMed Database's research evidence, NIPER Institutional Library Reference Assistance.

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