Green Tea mouthwash for reducing dental plaque

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Natural Agents

Paraguay is a country popular for the use herbal products for health care. Extensive studies have been made on the natural mouthwashes with fewer side effects as an alternative to chemical ones. In the case of reducing dental plaque, a green tea mouthwash has been studied alone or combined with other natural agents.

scholarly journals Some Thoughts on the Safety Issues Relating to Chinese Herbal Products

2005 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 462-469
Author(s):  
Dan Bensky ◽  
Erich Stöger
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Patient Encounter ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Chinese Herbal

As Chinese medicine becomes more and more integrated into the fabric of health care in economically developed countries, it runs into a variety of problems. These relate to education, licensing, and communications. In this article, we would like to focus on one important aspect—what does it mean to prescribe Chinese herbal medicines (CHM) responsibly at the present time? This issue confronts all Chinese herbalists (CH) in almost every patient encounter, and involves two major points that medical practitioners of all persuasions have to be cognizant of and which could be approached in a number of ways: safety and efficacy. How do we prescribe in a way that promotes the health of the patient without doing harm? We need to remember that all medicines, herbal or otherwise, have potential side effects and risks to patients, and that we need to take appropriate measures.

scholarly journals From virtual to real healing: a critical overview of the therapeutic use of virtual reality to cope with mourning

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Francesca Maria Pizzoli ◽  
Dario Monzani ◽  
Laura Vergani ◽  
Virginia Sanchini ◽  
Ketti Mazzocco
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Therapeutic Use ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Critical Overview

AbstractIn recent years, virtual reality (VR) has been effectively employed in several settings, ranging from health care needs to leisure and gaming activities. A new application of virtual stimuli appeared in social media: in the documentary ‘I met you’ from the South-Korean Munhwa Broadcasting, a mother made the experience of interacting with the avatar of the seven-year-old daughter, who died four years before. We think that this new application of virtual stimuli should open a debate on its possible implications: it represents contents related to grief, a dramatic and yet natural experience, that can have deep psychological impacts on fragile subjects put in virtual environments. In the present work, possible side-effects, as well as hypothetical therapeutical application of VR for the treatment of mourning, are discussed.

Medicinal Plants and Natural Products, More Effective and Safer Pharmacological Treatment for the Management of Obesity

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harsha Negi ◽  
Meenakshi Gupta ◽  
Ramanpreet Walia ◽  
Moayad Khataibeh ◽  
Maryam Sarwat
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Mechanism Of Action ◽  
Pancreatic Lipase ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
New Compounds

: Obesity is a major lifestyle disorder and it is correlated with several ailments. The prevalence of obesity has elevated over the years and it has become a global health problem. The drugs presently used for managing obesity have several side-effects associated with them such as diarrhoea, leakage of oily stools, etc. On the contrary, herbal plants and natural products are considered safe for use because they have lesser side effects. New compounds isolated from medicinal plants are screened and identified to determine their effectiveness and potential in preventing abnormal weight gain. In this review, the medicinal plants and natural materials were surveyed across the literature to cover those that have potential for managing and controlling weight gain, and their mechanism of action, active component, and experimental methodologies are also included. These herbal products can be developed as formulations for therapeutic use in obesity. The herbal plants mentioned in the review are classified based on their mechanism of action: inhibition of pancreatic lipase and appetite suppression activities. The ability to inhibit pancreatic lipase enzyme has been used to determine the effectiveness of herbal products for the prevention of abnormal weight gain because of its action on dietary fat and suppression of appetite. This review is an attempt to summarize the herbal plants and natural products that can be used to develop formulations effective in controlling weight gain and obesity.

Herbal Therapy for Management Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azin Ayatollahi ◽  
Alireza Firooz ◽  
Ensieh Lotfali ◽  
Faraz Mojab ◽  
Azam Fattahi
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Herbal Extracts ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Current Therapies ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Conventional Antibiotics

Introduction: Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis [SD] are similar skin conditions but have different severities. Because the current therapies are not able to completely remove dandruff, herbal extracts with better effectiveness and fewer side effects are being used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Due to the adverse effects of chemical drugs, the use of natural products and traditional medicine has sharply increased over the past few decades. Therefore, in this review, we report herbs used as anti-dandruff agents in traditional medicine around the world. Methods: The review was conducted on the literature available on the medicinal utility of certain plants as antidandruff agents using PubMed and Google Scholar and the following search terms: Dandruff and Plants or Medicinal Plant and Dandruff treatment; and Essential oil and Dandruff. Results: Because the current therapies are not able to completely remove dandruff, herbal extracts with better effectiveness and fewer side effects are being used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Nowadays, there are many different types of herbal antidandruff shampoo. They are effective and safe without the side effects of chemical agents. Recently, a large number of physicians have turned to herbal medicine. Clinical evidence of the therapeutic effects from herbal products has led to the study of many more herbs for their therapeutic roles. Conclusion: Herbal are now accepted to act a essential role in the development of favourable therapeutics, either alone or in combination with conventional antibiotics. However, the major challenges to this include finding compounds with satisfactorily lower MICs, low toxicity, and high bioavailability for effective and safe use in humans and animals.

A Review of Non-plaque-related Gingival Conditions. Part One: Genetic/Developmental Disorders, Specific Infections and Inflammatory and Immune Conditions

Dental Update ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-184
Author(s):  
Melanie Simms ◽  
Michael Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Developmental Abnormalities ◽  
Periodontal Tissues ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Systemic Factors ◽  
Oral Anatomy ◽  
Unique Part

The dental gingivae are a unique part of the oral anatomy and an integral part of the periodontal tissues. Although the vast majority of abnormalities affecting the gingival tissues are due to a simple inflammatory reaction directly related to the presence of dental plaque, a range of non-plaque-related conditions also occur due to either local or systemic factors. Such factors include developmental abnormalities, the presence of malignancy and manifestations of underlying systemic conditions. Recognition and diagnosis of non-plaque-related gingival disease is essential for comprehensive dental health care. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This paper provides a review of the spectrum of non-plaque-related conditions that can affect the dental gingivae.

scholarly journals Family’s experience in Caring of Cancer Patient undergoing Oral Chemotherapy : A Study Phenomenology

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Huda ◽  
Erwin Erwin ◽  
Eka Febriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Oral Chemotherapy ◽  
Family Experience ◽  
Home Setting ◽  
Manage Care ◽  
Improve Compliance ◽  
Chemotherapy Agents

ABSTRACTThe use of Oral Chemotherapy is increasing nowadays. Family who directly involve in caring the patient should be aware of the side effect and how to handle this agent safely. Phenomenology approach of qualitative study was conducted to get illustration regarding family experience in managing care of patient receiving oral chemotherapy. Data was collected by semi structured interviewed. Study gathered from 10 participants who meet criteria. The current study showed that three temathic item related to how they manage care to their family’s member. Those are 1) Lack of knolwedge about oral chemotherapy, 2) Confusing in handling safe oral chemotherapy and 3) lack of ability in caring patients when  side effect appeared and following adherence. These three things are considered lacked by the patients.  Therefore, health care professional especially nurses are expected to give more education and attention about administering oral chemotherapy agents, safe handling, adherence and managing side effects  both of in clinical and home setting. Multi-component interventions that include education, equipment, and technology can improve compliance with oral chemotherapy and will help families to secure and provide the appropriate affection to them.ABSTRAKPenggunaan kemoterapi oral semakin meningkat saat ini. Keluarga yang secara langsung terlibat dalam merawat pasien harus menyadari efek samping dan cara menangani terapi ini dengan aman. Penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi dilakukan untuk mendapatkan gambaran mengenai pengalaman keluarga dalam mengelola perawatan pasien yang menerima kemoterapi oral. Data dikumpulkan secara semi terstruktur melalui wawancara. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 10 partisipan keluarga yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan  terdapat tiga tema terkait bagaimana keluarga merawat pasien dengan oral chemotherapy di rumah. Ketiga tema tersebut adalah 1) kurangnya pengetahuan keluarga tentang oral kemoterapi, 2) kebingungan keluarga dalam penanganan keamanan oral chemotherapy dan 3) ketidakmampuan keluarga dalam menangani efek samping dan menjaga kepatuhan. Ketiga hal ini dianggap masih belum bisa dilakukan oleh keluarga dan membutuhkan bimbingan serta informasi dari petugas kesehatan. Oleh karena itu, petugas kesehatan professional terutama perawat diharapkan dapat memberikan edukasi dan perhatian yang lebih kepada keluarga  tentang bagaimana pemberian kemoterapi oral yang baik, penanganan yang aman serta peningkatan kepatuhan dalam menjalani perawatan. Memberikan intervensi multikomponen yang mencakup pendidikan, peralatan pendukung, dan teknologi dipercayai dapat meningkatkan kemampuan dalam perawatan dan kepatuhan dalam menjalani kemoterapi oral, sehingga  dapat membantu keluarga untuk memberikan rasa aman dan kasih sayang yang kepada pasien.

scholarly journals Using Oral and Intranasal Dosage Forms of Ketamine for Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Arthur Twohig ◽  
Vaughn Huckfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Dosage Forms ◽  
Treatment Resistant Depression ◽  
Treatment Resistant ◽  
Similar Reduction ◽  
Aspartate Receptor ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Resistant Depression

A lack of effective treatment for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) has led to the evaluation of ketamine, an N-methyl- D-aspartate receptor antagonist. Despite the demonstrated short-term benefits of using intravenous (IV) ketamine, side effects and the difficulty in administering ketamine outside the health-care setting has raised interest in alternative dosage forms. Research articles evaluating oral or intranasal (IN) ketamine were retrieved from the PubMed database. Patients who received oral or IN ketamine experienced a similar reduction in depressive symptoms within 24 hours of treatment and fewer side effects compared to patients who received IV ketamine. Novel administration forms of ketamine provide an opportunity for patients with TRD to achieve remission with fewer adverse side effects. Future studies should continue to evaluate these administration strategies in the hope of promoting ketamine’s use outside health-care settings and for longer time periods.

scholarly journals Inhibition of the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in human cells by the FDA-approved drug chlorpromazine

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Plaze ◽  
David Attali ◽  
Matthieu Prot ◽  
Anne-Cécile Petit ◽  
Michael Blatzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Antiviral Activity ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Human Cells ◽  
Clinical Routine ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Typical Antipsychotics ◽  
Urgent Action

AbstractUrgent action is needed to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by reducing the number of infected people along with the infection contagiousness and severity. Chlorpromazine (CPZ), the prototype of typical antipsychotics from the phenothiazine group, is known to inhibit clathrin-mediated endocytosis and acts as an antiviral, in particular against SARS-CoV-1 and MERS-CoV. In this study, we describe the in vitro testing of CPZ against a SARS-CoV-2 isolate in monkey and human cells. We evidenced an antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 with an IC50 of ∼10μM. Because of its high biodistribution in lung, saliva and brain, such IC50 measured in vitro may translate to CPZ dosage used in clinical routine. This extrapolation is in line with our observations of a higher prevalence of symptomatic and severe forms of COVID-19 infections among health care professionals compared to patients in psychiatric wards. These preclinical findings support the repurposing of CPZ, a largely used drug with mild side effects, in COVID-19 treatment.

scholarly journals Streptococcus Alpha growth in gingivitis patient’s dental plaque after rinsing with green tea extract (Camellia Sinensis)

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isti Endah Kurniwati ◽  
Juni Handajani ◽  
Regina TC. Tandelilin
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Camellia Sinensis ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
Green Tea Extract ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tea Extract

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) has been widely known as a healthy drink since long time ago. One of the substances in green tea which can give health benefit is catechin, an antibacterial substance. The purpose of this research is to know the efficacy of rinsing with green tea extract to Streptococcus alpha growth on gingivitis patient’s dental plaque. The research subjects include 30 mild gingivitis patients, and these subjects are divided into two groups: treatment group (20 patients) and control group (10 patients). Ten patients of treatment group rinse their mouth with 0.25% green tea extract and 10 other patients with 0.5% green tea extract. Meanwhile, control group use Bactidol (0.1% Hexetidine). Rinsing the mouth is performed every morning and night for five days. Sampling is conducted on the first and sixth day. Before rinsing data is analyzed using ANOVA and the result shows a significant difference. ANAVA testing then is done using proportion value. ANAVA Testing result shows that there is no significant difference among the patients in the treatment group. This result indicates that the effect of rinsing with 0.25% and 0.5% green tea extract is equivalent to the control (0.1% Hexetidine) to inhibit S. alpha growth on mild gingivitis patient’s dental plaque. From these two concentrations, it has not been known which one is the most effective concentration to inhibit S. alpha growth on mild gingivitis patient.

scholarly journals The effect of two different oral antiseptics on dental plaque formation (De Novo Biofilm) and on gingival inflammation

2009 ◽  
Vol 137 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 6-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obrad Zelic ◽  
Sasa Cakic ◽  
Natalija Lukovic
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Chlorhexidine Digluconate ◽  
Gingival Inflammation ◽  
Phenol Compound ◽  
Formation De Novo

Introduction. Since the discovery that periodontal diseases are caused by microbial plaque the interest of many scientists has been focused on oral antiseptics. There are very few mouthrinses with oral antiseptic effect originally designed in our country. One of these is Ozosept? solution. Objective. This study evaluated the effect of Ozosept? solution (phenol compound) on the oral hygiene and gingival inflammation, in comparison with Hibidex DAP? solution (chlorhexidine digluconate). Methods. Two groups, each of 21 persons, which did not significantly differ concerning Silness-L?e plaque index (PI) and L?e-Sillnes gingival index (GI), used one of the studied oral antiseptic for a 15-day period. Oral hygiene was maintained by subjects' habitual home methods, and no technique of professionally advised brushing was performed during the experimental period. Results. At the end of the study, PI and GI scores were lowered to a statistically high significance in both groups of participants in comparison to the indexes at the beginning of the study. At the end of the study, PI and GI scores did not significantly differ between the two analyzed groups. No side effects, which were recorded in the Hibidex DAP? group (tooth and filling staining 9.5% and 4.74% respectively, transitory tongue numbness 28.6% and reduced taste sensation 14.3%), were registered in the group of subjects using Ozosept? solution. Conclusion. It is concluded that Ozosept? solution is effective in the control of dental plaque - biofilm accumulation and gingival inflammation, and produces no side effects related to chlorhexidine digluconate usage.

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