Protective effect of topical <it>Cordia verbenacea</it> in a rat periodontitis model: immune-inflammatory, antibacterial and morphometric assays

Protective effect of topical <it>Cordia verbenacea</it> in a rat periodontitis model: immune-inflammatory, antibacterial and morphometric assays

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study evaluated the effects of <it>C. verbenacea</it> essential oil topically administered in a rat periodontitis model.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Periodontitis was induced on rats in one of the m...

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Main Authors: Pimentel Suzana, Barrella Guilherme, Casarin Renato Corrêa, Cirano Fabiano, Casati Márcio, Foglio Mary, Figueira Glyn, Ribeiro Fernanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
<it>Cordia Verbenaceae</it>
Essential oil
Periodontitis
Alveolar bone loss
Anti-inflammatory
Antibacterial
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/12/224

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