Table 4 Types of conditions treated with traditional medicine
From: Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand
Conditions | Current study | Previous studies |
|---|---|---|
Toothache | Clove oil Bark teas Paw paw | Clove oil [2] Peppermint [2] Acalypha sp. Leave [18] |
Mouth ulcers | Watermelon powder Salt water Kawakawa leaf Leaves from bell tree | Tree tea oil [2] Watermelon frost powder [19] Myrtle [20] |
Gingivitis | Salt water Coconut oil Boil the leaves of nonu tree and gargle | Coconut oil [15] Ocimum sanctum 6% w/w [16] Aloe vera mouthwash [17] |
Nasal decongestion | Chinese herbal spray Lemon leaves Uci plants | Moxibustion with Chinese herbal [24] Lemon juice [25] Acupuncture [26] |
Teething | Clove leaves | None |
Sore throat | Salt water | Pawpaw [18] Thyme [21] |
Temporomandibular joint pain | Massage | Eucalyptus tree [18] Massage therapy [22] Acupuncture [23] |
Headache | Chinese essential oil | Chinese herbal concoction [27] Hijama [28] Head banding [28] |
Neck pain | Chinese herbal patch | Chinese herbal patches [29] Acupuncture [30] Acupressure [30] Cupping [30] |