Abstract: Background: Eosin, the widely used synthetic dye is efficient but it is hazardous to human & animal health. So it is advisable to use more eco-friendly, biodegradable & economical alternatives which can be effectively obtained from plants & other natural sources. Turmeric (Curcuma longa), hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa sinensis), heena (Lowsonia inarmis) are the potential natural alternatives for eosin in routine oral cytological procedure. Objective of study is to compare efficacy of turmeric, hibiscus & heena natural stains with synthetic eosin counter stain in oral cytology.
Materials and Methods: Method: All the natural dyes were prepared by easy, ready to use methods & used in place of eosin by established protocol techniques for oral cytology in normal and pathological cases. All the slides were coded and were reviewed by two blinded........
Key Word: Curcuma, Hibiscus, Heena, Eco-friendly stain
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