Open AccessComparative evaluation of the effect of 0.2% chlorhexidine, 2% lemongrass oil, and 2% tea tree oil mouth rinse on salivary pH: An In vivo study
Author(s) -
Manikandan Sethuraman,
Annette M. Bhambal,
K S Ratchambiga,
M Nithiela,
J K Swatheka,
B Sridarshini
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_667_20
Subject(s) - tea tree oil , saliva , chlorhexidine , melaleuca alternifolia , medicine , dentistry , statistical analysis , traditional medicine , food science , essential oil , chemistry , mathematics , statistics
Mouthwashes containing essential oils are used in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases. Lemongrass oil (LGO) belongs to a section of andropogen called cymbogam of the family germineae and from it, the LGO is extracted. Tea tree oil (TTO) is extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia leaves (Myrtaceae family).