Open AccessAllium-sativum and bakuchiol combination: A natural alternative to Chlorhexidine for oral infections?
Author(s) -
Ayesha Fahim,
Wan Himratul Aznita Wan Harun,
Puteri Shafinaz AbdulRahman
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
pakistan journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1682-024X
pISSN - 1681-715X
DOI - 10.12669/pjms.36.2.1457
Subject(s) - allium sativum , chlorhexidine , biofilm , streptococcus mutans , antimicrobial , medicine , traditional medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , sativum , dentistry , biology , botany , bacteria , genetics
Chlorhexidine mouthrinses are considered a gold standard as an adjunct treatment of oral infections. However, owing to its toxicity, discoloration of tooth surface and the emerging prevalence of drug-resistant species, attention is being given to exploring natural alternatives to the drug.