Fight-O-Chemicals: An Update on Applications of Phytochemicals in Health and Disease.

Since time immemorial, plants have been used as a source of medicine to treat various human diseases all over the world. Since ancient times, traditional methods and techniques have been practiced in India, for the maintenance of oral health and prevention of oral diseases. Unfortunately, this valuable knowledge is at the verge of extinction as it is not being documented adequately. This article is an attempt in creating ecological awareness about the unexplored benefits of useful chemicals present in plants. Increased knowledge of phytochemicals coupled with technological advancements will lead to an explosion in the field of research aimed at phytopharmaceuticals and in turn, the development of new organic drugs with minimal side effects.