The Benefits of Murraya koenigii in Dentistry -A Scoping Review

• Published in: Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal
• Main Author: Shivakumar V.H.; Venkiteswaran A.; Hassan E.H.; Tegginamani A.S.; Zain N.M.
• Format: Review
• Language: English
• Published: Oriental Scientific Publishing Company 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85198232813&doi=10.13005%2fbpj%2f2893&partnerID=40&md5=6919576da0f2ad17007fe73556b23319

Oral diseases are among the most common long-Term conditions affecting the population. Medicinal plants are being used as a natural remedy for oral health issues due to their medicinal properties and lower side effects and cost compared to conventional antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents. This study aims to review and summarize the potential uses of Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. (syn. of Bergera koenigii L.) in dentistry and update clinicians about its implications in dental management for maintaining oral health. The data was collected by five reviewers from multiple articles, case reports, review papers, and original studies that were published in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. The extracts of Murraya koenigii is a promising alternative to synthetic therapeutic agents in dentistry. Further research is required to explore its potential use in oral health. © 2024 Published by Oriental Scientific Publishing Company.