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Written by - Dr. Krishanga, BDS , Sudha Bhat, M.Pharm, R.Ph (US)

- Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD , Dr. Pavithra, BDS

Last Updated on Jun 20, 2018

Reference:

Liquorice mouth wash as treatment for mouth ulcer - (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257353861_liquorice_mouth_wash_as_treatment_for_mouth_ulcer)

Author: Sudha Bhat

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technically Checked by: Vaishali

Published on Aug 13, 2014
Last Updated on Jun 20, 2018

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