FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL MOUTHWASH CONTAINING INGREDIENTS FOR ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY

Student: Aisha Ahmad Ali
Supervisor: Dr Isyaku Ibrahim
Co-Supervisor: Mr Jaafar Sani Adam
HOD: Mr Abdullahi A. Munjibir
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
Pharmacy
Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Kano State

Abstract

Herbal mouthwashes are mouthwashes which are prepared from natural plant extracts. The use of Herbal mouthwash has grown advantage over chemical mouthwashes due to their non-irritant and Non-staining properties and it does not contain alcohol. The natural extracts present in these Herbal mouthwashes are obtained from ficus syncomorus leaves, fruits, and seeds. They have very minimal or no side effects and they are less harmful. Phytotherapeutic plant extracts and essential oils are used to create and produce herbal mouthwashes, which contain a variety of active ingredients such flavonoid, tannins, and sterols. Herbal mouthwash is used to promote better oral hygiene. It aids in reducing tooth plaque. It is applicable to gum diseases. Used to eliminate bacteria in the mouth

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