A review of medicinal plants for infectious oral viral diseases: A systematic review

When oral tissues are infected with viruses, the oral tissues usually develop blisters or ulcerations. These infections are seen in dental settings, but because of their low prevalence and difficult diagnosis, they frequently do not receive much clinical attention. This page compiles data on oral viral infections' etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis techniques, and management plans. DNA viruses, including those belonging to the families Herpesviridae, Papillomaviridae, and Poxviridae, are frequently linked to oral sores. Moreover, the oral cavity can be impacted by RNA viruses including enteroviruses and paramyxoviruses. Many antiviral medications are available on the market; however they might alter the oral microbiota and have unfavorable side effects. Consequently, natural phytochemicals extracted from plants that have historically been used in medicine are seen as promising alternatives, and the hunt for alternatives to products continues. Using the keywords, we looked for a variety of literature for this study using the PubMed and Google Scholar search engines. The first search yielded 280 papers based on their titles, abstracts, and publication dates. There were 156 unique articles left when duplicate items were eliminated. This research will examine the most widely used plant that inhibits oral viral pathogen development, decreases biofilm and dental plaque production, affects viral adherence to surfaces, and relieves symptoms associated with oral viral diseases.