Open AccessEvaluation of Calendula officinalis as an anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis agent
Author(s) -
Mayur Khairnar,
Babita Pawar,
P. P. Marawar,
A. Mani
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.124491
Subject(s) - medicine , calendula officinalis , gingivitis , dentistry , oral hygiene , tincture (heraldry) , traditional medicine
Calendula officinalis (C. officinalis), commonly known as pot marigold, is a medicinal herb with excellent antimicrobial, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory activity.