Toll Free Helpline (India): 1800 1234 070

Rest of World: +91-9810852116

Free Publication Certificate

Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Formulation and in vitro evaluation of polyherbal antibacterial mouthwash

Author(s):
Ayesha Siddiqua Gazi, Ayesha Begum, Aafreen Fatima, Md. Idris Ghori and Syeda Umama Fatima
Abstract:
Many plants derived medicines used in medicinal system have been reported to treat infection against dental carries and periodontal diseases. The main aim of this research was to formulate and evaluate the anti-bacterial activity of herbal mouthwash formulation containing the extract of clove, neem, tulsi, liquorice, which has been previously reported to have anti-bacterial activity. Thus, the clove, neem, tulsi, liquorice was extracted with ethanol and three base formulation were prepared using propylene glycol, tween 80, menthol, and sodium benzoate. The resulting formulation exhibit a smell of mint and had a refreshing minty taste.
Result: The pH of the herbal formulations were determined and ranged from 4.0-6.0 and F3 formulation exhibit more stability and larger zone of inhibition against Streptococcus mutans when compare to F1 and F3 formulation.
Conclusion: The formulation features the ideal physical and stability characteristics of mouthwash and possesses antibacterial properties that can potentially combat streptococcus mutans.
Pages: 78-84  |  1552 Views  837 Downloads


The Pharma Innovation Journal
How to cite this article:
Ayesha Siddiqua Gazi, Ayesha Begum, Aafreen Fatima, Md. Idris Ghori, Syeda Umama Fatima. Formulation and in vitro evaluation of polyherbal antibacterial mouthwash. Pharma Innovation 2023;12(6):78-84.

Call for book chapter