Abstract :
Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a precancerous condition including oral mucosa, oropharynx, and
rarely the larynx resulting from habits like areca nut chewing, pan masala chewing, smoking and
consumption of hot and spicy food like chillies. The various treatment modalities are used to provide
symptomatic relief. This article is the collection of published literature on the adjuvant therapies in treating
OSMF. The literature suggest the use of curcumin, tulsi, aloe vera, spirulina, sesame oil and lycopene as
treatment modalities for OSMF. The relevant literature proves that these adjuvant modalities promise a
natural and cost-effective treatment option along with lifestyle modification will help in curing the disease.
Though studies need to be evaluated to enhance its awareness and use by patients as a primary noninvasive
therapeutic modality.
Keyword :
OSMF, Adjuvant, Curcumin, Aloe vera, Tulsi, Sesame oil, Lycopene.