A Review on Herbal Oral Care Products

Oral hygiene products have been used widely among people since many years ago. Toothpaste and mouthwashes are the main products that are used for health and beauty and the demand for such dental products is high. These products include both chemical and herbal products. Plants form a large part of the surrounding nature, so they are the first choice for health problems. Nevertheless, due to the fast development of chemistry and lack of natural resources herbal products are replaced by chemical compounds. Compared with herbal products, chemical compounds are associated with more side effects, so using herbal drugs are more favorable and researchers are more interested to such products. In oral hygiene drugs the plant extracts affecting inflammation and bleeding are of significant interest to dental professionals. This article introduces one of the most common herbal drugs used as oral care product.