Open AccessEvaluation of anti-plaque microbial activity of Azadirachta indica (neem oil) in vitro: A pilot study
Author(s) -
Sugumari Elavarasu,
P Abinaya,
S Elanchezhiyan,
Thangakumaran,
K Vennila,
K. B. Naziya
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.100299
Subject(s) - azadirachta , antimicrobial , neem oil , agar diffusion test , agar , traditional medicine , in vitro , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , food science , biology , antibacterial activity , toxicology , bacteria , biochemistry , genetics
Probably microbial plaque is the main etiology for periodontal tissue inflammation. Various chemical agents have been evaluated over the years with respect to their antimicrobial effects in the oral cavity. However, all are associated with side effects that prohibit regular long-term use. Therefore, the effectiveness of Azadirachta indica (neem) against plaque formation is considered to be vital, with lesser side effects. The aim of the present study is to evaluate and prove the antimicrobial activity of neem using plaque samples.