TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF POST-CHEMOTHERAPY THROAT DRYING IN ONCOLOGY PATIENTS WITH NATURAL DRUG – ISLA MINT
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https://doi.org/10.52340/jecmj.2021.388Keywords:
Isla Mint, xerostomia, chemotherapyAbstract
Isla Mint is a natural drug, which has been used to treat the inflammation and dryness of oral mucosa, is extracted from the plant Iceland moss (Scientific name: Cetraria islandica). It contains substances that are characterized by its protective mucous membrane effects and its anti-irritant effect. The dose and therapeutic effectiveness have been analyzed in this clinical study.
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