Comparative In Vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Tulsi, Triphala, and Aloe Vera against Streptococcus mutans Relative to Chlorhexidine
Divya Singh, Arathi Rao, Vishwas Saralaya, Sheetal Ullal, Priyanka Gautam, Ramya Shenoy, Suprabha Baranya Srikrishna · 2025
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Divya Singh and co-authors compare herbal extracts with a standard mouthwash in this 2025 lab study. The target germ causes tooth decay, and the standard rinse, chlorhexidine, works well but has side effects with long use. Most people in poor countries lean on plant remedies for basic care.
Plates of the germ were treated with tulsi, a three-fruit blend called triphala, aloe vera, and the standard rinse. Growth-free zones were measured after a day. The standard rinse won clearly, but all three herbs showed real killing power. Tulsi led the herbs, then triphala, with aloe vera last. The authors suggest the extracts could form a herbal rinse for people who prefer natural options.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Divya Singh, Arathi Rao, Vishwas Saralaya, Sheetal Ullal, Priyanka Gautam, Ramya Shenoy, Suprabha Baranya Srikrishna |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 25 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |