The role of Matricaria recutita in health and dental practice: a narrative literature review
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chamomile, Matricaria, phytotherapy, dentistryAbstract
Popularly known as chamomile, Matricaria recutita belongs to a wide group of medicinal plants that has been used since ancient times. Its popularity is due to its composition containing several bioactive phytochemicals that are capable of providing therapeutic effects that improve cardiovascular conditions, stimulate the immune system, and have antiseptic, sedative and anti-inflammatory actions. The aim of this study is to describe possible uses of M. recutita in health field, particularly in Dentistry, whether for the prevention or control of diseases, highlighting its benefits and forms of presentation that have already been investigated in the scientific literature. In Dentistry, there are reports and indications of use has been used as a therapeutic agent to prevent the formation of dental biofilm, for treatment of patients with mucositis, gingivitis, oral infections, bone resorption and oral thrush, and also to help relief symptoms in patients with xerostomia and burning mouth syndrome.
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