Open AccessAntibacterial Effect of Aloe Vera Gel against Oral Pathogens: An In-vitro Study
Author(s) -
Supreet Jain
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/21450.8890
Subject(s) - aloe vera , bacilli , microbiology and biotechnology , actinobacillus , agar , agar diffusion test , bacteria , chemistry , serial dilution , agar plate , minimum inhibitory concentration , antibacterial activity , biology , antimicrobial , food science , medicine , genetics , alternative medicine , pathology
Natural herbal remedies have shown promising anti-microbial property and fewer side effects compared to synthetic anti-microbial therapy. Aloe Vera is a medicinal plant used for management of various infections since ancient times as it has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and immune-boosting properties.