Effects Of Curcumin in Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

Aim: To assess  the efficacy of curcumin  in the gel form in treatment of minor RAS. Materials and Methods: As  a randomized clinical trial,30 patients of either sex with clinically diagnosed RAS were randomly taken. Group  were asked to apply the gel three times a day on each ulcer. estimation of efficacy of gel was done on the basis of time required for regression in pain, size, and number of the ulcers. Results: The results showed significant difference in size, pain, number, and duration of ulcers in Group within a period of 7 day. Conclusion: Curcumin is a main pigment of principle spice in India, turmeric. It is bright yellow in color and is known from centuries for its strong antioxidant, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and analgesic properties.