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ETHNOMEDICINAL PRACTICES FOR ORAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE OF TRIBAL POPULATION OF WAYANAD, KERALA
The present study was conducted to document the ethno medicinal practices followed for oral health and diseases by tribal people of Wayanad district, Kerala, India. A survey was undertaken to collect information from traditional healers, elders and heads of the tribal community and botanists on the...
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| Format: | Printed Book |
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International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy,
2011
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| Online Access: | http://10.26.1.76/ks/006014.pdf |
| Summary: | The present study was conducted to document the ethno medicinal practices followed for oral health and diseases by
tribal people of Wayanad district, Kerala, India. A survey was undertaken to collect information from traditional
healers, elders and heads of the tribal community and botanists on the use of medicinal plants and traditional oral care
practices of this region. Systematic recording of data was done using a specific questionnaire subsequent to personal
interview. This study identified 24 herbs and various traditional methods used by people of this region to maintain
oral health and hygiene and as a remedy for dental diseases. Since the use of plant materials with medicinal potential
represent a valid alternative for treatment of different diseases, the documentation of the valuable ethno medicinal
practices become essential. This would contribute to the body of knowledge and help in exploration of new and novel
bioactive compounds to fight against oral diseases. |
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| Physical Description: | p.1246-1250 2(4), 2011 |