Neem vs. steroid: natural remedy tested for painful mouth condition

NCT ID NCT07141446

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether a gel made from neem, a natural plant, can treat oral lichen planus—a chronic inflammatory mouth condition. Sixty adults used either neem gel or a standard steroid paste twice daily for three months. Researchers measured pain, lesion severity, and anxiety to see if neem works as well as the usual treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Oral Medicine and radiology, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim Goa India

    Goā, Bambolim, 403202, India

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