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2. CRUDE DRUGS Clove : Cloves contain a strong anaesthetic known as eugenol which is an antiseptic to fight cavities and added to oral products such as toothpaste and mouthwash .

3. 2. C innamon bark: Cinnamon contains calcium that helps to maintain healthy teeth. Flavonoids in cinnamon can fight inflammation, reducing swelling and helping tooth pain. It also soothens tender gums.

4. 3. Senna leaves : Senna is a laxative. It is used to treat constipation, to clear the bowel before colonoscopy . irritable bowel syndrom e , hemorrhoids , weight loss ,

5. 4. Cardamom fruits : T he active component of cardamom oil, cineole , is a potent antiseptic for kills bacteria causing bad breath, prevents the development of cavities, reverse cavities, cleanses the teeth, and prevents tooth decay.

6. SOLIDS Iodine : L imits the spread of infections due to its antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal effects , used in mouthwash and gargle decreases viral load in the oropharyngeal area.

7. 2. Sulphur powder : A  powder of  sulfur  is added to fluid paraffin or vaseline .

8. 3. Beeswax : is used to relieve pain, inflammation, anti-swelling and anti-microbial. Beeswax has rich hydrophobic protective properties.

9. 4. Camphor : Its antiseptic properties help relieve toothache and freshen breath .

10. 5. Menthol crystals : M enthol in mint , helps kill bacteria in the mouth and prevent gingival bleeding .

11. 6. Calamine powder : Calamine is zinc oxide plus iron rust. It has a mild astringent action on skin and is used as a dusting powder, cream, lotion or ointment in skin conditions.  Zinc oxide has antiseptic action and is a mild astringent, with soothing and protective properties.

12. 7. Phenol liquid : Phenolic compounds are widely used in clinical dentistry as sedatives for  dental pulp, as disinfectants for caries, and as root canal medications.

13. 8. S odium salicylate : Sodium salicylate is a pain reliever and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates

14. LIQUIDS Chloroform : Chloroform is used in endodontics for solving gutta-percha points and for removal of gutta-percha from root canals in re-treatments, as an anesthetic agent , injected into root canal of the maxillary first molar.

15. 2. Potassium permanganate solution : used for  cleaning tracheostomy tubes and dental caries , caused by bacteria, for cleaning root canals.

16. 3. Ether : T he anesthetic properties of ether is to  provide relief from painful dental procedures.

17. 4. Spirit ammonicum aromaticus : U se of ammonium salts for the control of dental  caries.

18. 5. Alcohol : Ethanol is effective at killing germs and bacteria in mouth, which decreases bacterial plaque buildup and reduces chance of getting gingivitis.

19. 6. Oleum menthae pipette : commonly called as peppermint oil . Rinsing with diluted peppermint oil solve bad breath, bad tastes or minor tooth aches.  Mixing peppermint oil with toothpaste clean the teeth and gums and improves oral health.

20. 7. Castor oil : Castor oil  has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties against gum and root canal infections. It is helpful for denture-related stomatitis .

21. 8. Acriflavine lotion : It is a dye. Active against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. used in chronic mouth ulcers.