Phytomedicine in the Management of Oral Lichen Planus: A Review Article

caused by corticosteroids. 8Some patients exhibit steroid resistance or intolerance, limiting treatment options.Phytomedicine, also referred to as plant-derived or herbal medicine, includes therapeutic agents obtained from medicinal plants that possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and wound-healing properties. 9These natural compounds have been increasingly explored as alternatives to conventional therapies, particularly in chronic inflammatory disorders, such as OLP. 10 The bioactive constituents of phytomedicines-including flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids-can modulate inflammatory pathways, reduce oxidative stress, and promote mucosal healing, offering potential benefits in reducing symptom severity, limiting side effects associated with long-term corticosteroid use, and improving patient quality of life.Various herbal agents have demonstrated clinical efficacy in managing systemic conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and gastrointestinal inflammation, where conventional