Amber Fida, Shanzay Azhar Qureshi, Fakeha Mumtaz.
Assessment of Herbal Preparation (Irimedadi Taila) an Adjunctive in Treating Plaque Caused Gingivitis.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;12(1):567-9.

Background: Since ancient times herbal / ayurvedic drugs used to treat diseases as well as periodontal disease. In periodontal therapy oral rinses which are made from herbal / ayurvedic medicines are used to control bleeding and decrease inflammation. Aim : To assess the effectiveness of herbal preparation i.e. Irimdad itaila on lessening of plaque induced gingivitis. Methods: A total 200 numbers of patients with clinical symptoms of mild to moderate gingivitis were included in this study. These patients allocate to group-A in which only scaling done and group-B in which scaling including irimedadi taila used. The patients were directed to use 2 to 3 drops of irimedadi taila, a herbal preparation, after recording the clinical parameters. In group-B patients were instructed to massage the gums gently twice a day and oral hygiene directions were also giving to all patients. Through plaque index, Silness and Loe-1964, evaluation carried out of plaque and gingivitis, modified sulcular bleeding index and gingival index at baseline and at twenty one days post-treatment. Results: To decrease gingival index and gingival bleeding index score irimedadi taila is effective as shown in results in comparison to only scaling and statistically values are significant with p<0.0001.Conclusion: In treatment of plaque induced gingivitis the irimedadi taila is effective and can be used effectively as adjunct to mechanical therapy.

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