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Dentistry and Craniofacial Research
ISSN: 2576-392X
3
rd
Euroscicon Conference on
M a r c h 2 5 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 9
B u d a p e s t , H u n g a r y
Dental Hygiene 2019
Dental & Dental Hygiene
Anisha, Dent Craniofac Res 2019, Volume:4
DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C2-018
P
ineapple (Ananas cosmosus) is a tropical plant belonging to the family
of Bromeliacea. It has been used as folk medicine by the natives of the
tropics. It contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A, beta-carotene, calcium, manganese,
folate, potassium, thiamine and is the only natural source of a complex of
enzymes called bromelain. Though the exact chemical structure of all active
components of bromelain is not fully determined, this substance has shown
distinct pharmacological promise. Its properties include: interference with
growth of malignant cells, inhibition of platelet aggregation, fibrinolytic activity,
anti-inflammatory action. These biological functions of bromelain, a non-toxic
compound, have therapeutic values in modulating: tumour growth, blood
coagulation, inflammatory changes. The mechanism of action of bromelain
affecting these varied biological effects relates in part to its modulation of
the arachidonate cascade. A hearty portion of pineapple may return stained
teeth to their shiny selves as bromelain acts as a natural stain remover. Also
pineapple has an incredible ability to break up plaque. In third molar surgery
and placement of implants, consumption of pineapple and pineapple juice two
days prior to surgery and two days after surgery helps prevent swelling and
bruising. This is because of the proteolytic action of bromelain that counteracts
inflammation. These varied benefits of pineapple presents it as a wonder fruit
that acts as a natural cleaner and healer for our general health as well as of our
thirty-two pearly whites.
Biography
Anisha is pursuing Bachelors of Dental Surgery and currently
doing her internship at a reputed college and hospital Dr.
Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and
Hospital, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. She will be
completing her internship in July, 2019.
anniesacred@gmail.comPINEAPPLE: THE NATURAL CLEANER AND HEALER
Anisha
Panjab University, India