A Herbal Approach In Healing Of Oral Traumatic Ulcer – A Randomized Control Trial

Abstract

 In recent times, focus on plant research has got an immense popularity due to highly efficient potential of medicinal plant used in traditional medicine. an attempt is made in the current study to evaluate the effect of Ocimum Sanctum by preparing a paste on healing of oral traumatic ulcers.

Methods: The current study is a Randomized Controlled Trial, conducted with an aim to assess the efficacy of Ocimum Sanctum in healing oral traumatic Ulcer. The study consisted of Three groups (group A- Tulsi ghee, B- plain ghee and C- control). The study subjects were randomly allocated to these groups employing lottery method. Baseline pain score was recorded by using Visual Analogue Scale and baseline ulcer diameter was measured using Vernier caliper.

Results: There was mean reduction and statistically significant results of decrease in ulcer dimension at 3, 5 and 7 days. Mean reduction in ulcer dimension was significantly larger in group 1 at 3,5 and 7 days as compared to group 2 and group 3.

Conclusion: Ocimum Sanctum is found in   majority of Indian courtyards, and the preparation done is very easy which can be simulated at the domestic level.