Open AccessEstimation of Antimicrobial Properties of Aqueous and Alcoholic Extracts of Salvadora Persica (Miswak) on Oral Microbial Pathogens - An Invitro Study
Author(s) -
Salman Siddeeqh,
Amrita Parida,
Maji Jose,
Vidya Pai
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/2016/22213.8524
Subject(s) - antimicrobial , traditional medicine , medicine , streptococcus mutans , chlorhexidine , lactobacillus acidophilus , peptostreptococcus , microbiology and biotechnology , dentistry , biology , anaerobic bacteria , bacteria , probiotic , genetics
Twigs of Salvadora persica (Miswak) plant are being used as a means of oral hygiene since ages for brushing teeth. Though clinical research and trials have shown promising results on effectiveness of Miswak, but some reports are conflicting.