Open AccessAntimicrobial efficacy of Tulsi leaf (Ocimum sanctum) extract on periodontal pathogens: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
Sajjanshetty Mallikarjun,
Ashwini Rao,
G Rajesh,
Ramya Shenoy,
Mithun Pai
Publication year - 2016
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.175177
Subject(s) - antimicrobial , prevotella intermedia , doxycycline , aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans , medicine , traditional medicine , agar diffusion test , periodontitis , ocimum , microbiology and biotechnology , porphyromonas gingivalis , antibacterial activity , dentistry , biology , bacteria , antibiotics , genetics
Periodontitis is an infection of the periodontal complex with severe forms of disease associated with specific bacteria colonizing the subgingival area. Widespread use of drugs has resulted in the emergence of side effects, uncommon infections, and resistance. Plant medicine like Tulsi has been used in many clinical conditions, and it appears to be a suitable alternative to manage conditions affecting the oral cavity. Hence, the objective was to assess the in vitro antimicrobial activity of Tulsi leaves extract (Ocimum sanctum) on periodontal pathogens with doxycycline as standard, as doxycycline has been used as an adjunct to nonsurgical therapy in periodontitis patients.