Title: Herbal medicine and periodontal diseases
Author(s): Cao CF, Sun XP
Source: INTERNATIONAL DENTAL JOURNAL 48 (3): 316-321 Suppl. 1, JUN 1998
Document Type: Article
Language: English
Cited References: 19
Times Cited: 4
Abstract: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure-house which has shown
miraculous clinical effects. It has aroused tremendous interests in elucidating its
mechanisms both in China and abroad. This paper presents a review of published articles
on the effects and mechanisms of herbal medicine on periodontal disease. Specifically,
two modifications of an ancient compound prescription were serially studied, Guchiwan
(Tooth-firming pills) and Guchigao (Tooth-firming extract). Some in vitro studies have
shown suppressive effects of various herbal extracts on bone resorption by isolated
osteoclasts. TCM should be intensively studied for their possible use in periodontics.
Addresses: Cao CF (reprint author), Beijing Med Univ, Sch Stomatol, Dept Periodontol,
Beijing, 100081 Peoples R China
Beijing Med Univ, Sch Stomatol, Dept Periodontol, Beijing, 100081 Peoples R China
Publisher: F D I WORLD DENTAL PRESS LTD, 7 CARLISLE ST, LONDON W1V 5RG,
ENGLAND
Subject Category: DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
IDS Number: 144JX
ISSN: 0020-6539