Comparing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Curcuma Caesia Roxb Over Curcuma Longa in Managing Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Non-Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine and compare the therapeutic efficacy of Curcuma caesia Roxb over Curcuma Longa in managing Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF).

Materials and methods

A clinical trial was conducted on 51 patients diagnosed with oral submucous fibrosis, who were equally divided into two groups. The first group received a treatment of powdered Curcuma caesia Roxb mixed with honey in an equal ratio. In contrast, the second group received powdered Curcuma longa mixed with honey in a similar ratio. Both groups were instructed to apply the mixture thrice daily for three months. Additionally, a control group received a placebo, and all patients were advised to continue physiotherapeutic mouth-opening exercises for three months. The parameters evaluated included burning sensation,

SUBMITTER: Bohra A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12905811 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature