In vitro antibacterial activity of ethanolic extract of Morus alba leaf against periodontal pathogens
Conclusion: M. alba possess good antibacterial activity against A. actinomycetemcomitans, P. gingivalis and T. forsythia and thus would be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. However, chlorhexidine gluconate was found to be more effective when compared to M. alba.
Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - Category: Dentistry Authors: Shilpa GunjalAnil V AnkolaKishore Bhat Source Type: research