Open AccessIn vitro evaluation of antimicrobial effect of Myristica fragrans on common endodontic pathogens
Author(s) -
Jyothsna V Setty,
Ila Srinivasan,
Roopashree Teeka Sathiesh,
Mamata Kale,
Vidyullatha Vittoba Shetty,
Salgundi Venkatesh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_214_20
Subject(s) - myristica fragrans , nutmeg , essential oil , antimicrobial , enterococcus faecalis , traditional medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , food science , biology , medicine , bacteria , staphylococcus aureus , genetics
Complete elimination of microorganisms from the root canals is the important key for the successful endodontic treatment. Constant emergence of resistant strains and adverse effects of synthetic drugs has led to the search of effective herbal alternatives. Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is one such spice used for its various medicinal activities.