The Biological Efficacy of Natural Products against Acute and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases in the Oral Region
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Manuscript medicines-387005 presents a review of the effectiveness of Japanese traditional herbal medicines (kampo) against acute and chronic oral inflammations. The review is well organized and informative. Publication in Medicines is recommended after minor, mostly editorial, revision.
Line 68: Stephania cephalantha Hayata [correct the spelling]
Line 118: Periodontitis [capitalize]
Tables 2-7: I think a column including the Linnean binomial (along with the botanical authority) should also be included.
Line 376: japonica [correct the spelling]
Line 377: Ranunculaceae [not italicized]
Line 424: Include the botanical autority with these scientific names: Diospyros kaki Thunb. and Physalis alkekengi L.
Line 451: Salacia reticulata Wight
Author Response
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Reviewer 2 Report
This review is very interesting since it describes the anti-inflammatory effects of herbal medicines on oral diseases and in particular on periodontal disease treatment. This paper meet a high standard of scientific quality and credibility. It is readable and appropriately presented, and contains appropriate referencing and any recognizable plagiarism. This paper Is compliant with the aims and scope of the journal and meet ethical requirements.
Author Response
Thank you very much for your comments.