Plants have been one of the important sources of medicine even since the dawn of human civilization. Inspite of tremendous development in the field of allopathy during 20th century, plants still remain one of the major sources of drug in the modern as well as traditional system of medicine throughout the world. Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. (Tiliaceae) is commonly known as Burr bush, a popular Indian medicinal plant, has long been used commonly in Ayurvedic system of medicine. The plant has been found to possess diverse number of pharmacological activities. The present paper gives an account of updated information on its traditional uses, ethnobotany, phytochemistry and its pharmacological activities. The review reveals that wide range of phytochemical constituents have been isolated from the plant and it possesses important activities like Diuretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidant, antiulcer and antimicrobial have also been reported. These reports are very encouraging and indicate that this plant has great potential to be developed as drug by pharmaceutical industries.

Background: Fluoride mouth rinses are a recommended component of oral hygiene for orthodontic patients. However, it is unclear how many patients are aware of fluoride mouth rinses and how often they use them. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice of fluoride mouth rinses in orthodontic patients. A total of 100 patients were included in the study, and data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, and chi-square tests were performed to identify significant differences. Results: The majority of orthodontic patients (78%) were aware of fluoride mouth rinses, but only 42% reported using them regularly as recommended. The remaining 58% reported either irregular use or no use of fluoride mouth rinses. Conclusion: The study found that although a majority of orthodontic patients are aware of fluoride mouth rinses, there is a gap between knowledge and practice. Forgetfulness and dislike of the taste were the main reasons for irregular or non-use of fluoride mouth rinses. Targeted education and counselling could help bridge this gap and promote regular use of fluoride mouth rinses among orthodontic patients.