Achievable Therapeutic Effects of Myristica Fragrans (nutmeg) on Periodontitis a Short Review

Myristica fragrans, commonly known as nutmeg has been used as a spice and flavouring agent in the food industry and domestic use since ages. It has also shown to have many medicinal properties due to the complex structural molecules present in it. Its role however in periodontal diseases has not been reported to the best of our knowledge. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting periodontium the supporting structures of the teeth. It is caused by alterations in the oral microbial flora to pathogenic microorganisms followed by a cascade of events that cause inflammation, oxidation and collagenolysis leading to the destruction of periodontium. This review aims to relate the possible role of Myristica fragrans in the adjunctive treatment of periodontitis.