Comparative 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) -
Saranya Manikandan,
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 , melaleuca alternifolia , chlorhexidine , medicine , dentistry , traditional medicine , essential oil , food science , chemistry
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).
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