Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11

Triphala: A Wonder Therapy in Dentistry

  • Author:
  • Rinkee Mohanty1,, Aishwarya Bal2, Rashmita Nayak3, Abhaya Chandra Das4, Saurav Panda4, Gatha Mohanty5
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 742 to 745

1Professor & Head, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

2Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

3Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

4Reader, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

5Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Rinkee Mohanty, Professor & Head, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, e-mail: rinkeemohanty@soa.ac.in

Online published on 27 March, 2020.

Abstract

From the medieval terminologies of the Sanskrit language, the word “Ayurveda” came into existence. It essentially beholds the meaning “essence of life” and symbolizes longevity. It emphasized on the plant derived and animal product-based treatment to cure ailments pertaining to physical existence and mental health. Triphala is one such plant that acts as a Rasayana and enriches oneself with vitality and boosts his/her immune system through its adaptogenic, immuno-modulatory anti-oxidant and detoxifying properties. These effects implore us to discover its usefulness in the field of dentistry in contrary to preferring systemic antibiotics. Systemic antimicrobial therapy causing resistance and superinfection is rechanneling us to come across newer effective solutions for dental diseases.

Keywords

Ayurveda, Triphala, Myrobalans, Longevity, Periodontic therapy, endodontic therapy