Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of Triphala (an Indian Ayurvedic herbal formulation) and 0.2% chlorhexidine against Streptococcus mutans biofilm formed on tooth substrate: An in vitro study

Conclusion: Triphala showed statistically significant antibacterial activity against S. mutans biofilm formed on tooth substrate. The incorporation of Triphala in mouth rinse could prove to be effective in reducing S. mutans count in the oral cavity.

Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - October 10, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: J PrabhakarS BalagopalMS PriyaS SelviM Senthilkumar Source Type: research