The condition called "Oxidative Stress" can cause serious cell damage if there is significant and sustained stress. This oxidation reaction is inhibited by a molecule called as an antioxidant. Antioxidants end the chain reaction caused by the free oxidation reaction radicals, stopping cell destruction or cell death. Insufficient amounts of antioxidants or antioxidant enzyme inhibition cause oxidant stress and destruction or destroy cells. Additionally, topical antioxidants can affect oral cells. As an alternative medicine herbal remedy is a form of treatment for multiple medicinal and dental problems to be remedied.