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- Title
Evaluation And Comparison Of Antimicrobial Activity Of Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum) Neem (Azadirachta Indica) And Triphala Extract Against Streptococcus Mutans&Lactobacillus Acidophilus: An In Vitro Study.
- Authors
Shah, Shuchi; Trivedi, Binita; Patel, Jayan; Dave, Jay H.; Sathvara, Neel; Shah, Vaidehi
- Abstract
Background and Objectives: This in vitro study was designed to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial effects of extracts of Neem sticks, Tulsi leaves and Triphala against Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus Acidophilus. Materials and Methods: Sterile solutions of 10% & 25% concentrations were prepared from Neem, Tulsi and Triphala extracts. After growing on culture plates micro-organisms were transferred to nutrient agar; antimicrobial activity of the extracts was tested after 48 h. Results: Mean zones of inhibition against Streptococcus Mutans&Lactobacillus Acidophilus after 24hrs for 10% neem extract is 0.7 & 0.2mm and for 25% neem extract is 1.1 & 0.9 mm respectively. For 10% tulsi extract is 0.3 & 0.2mm and for 25% tulsi extract is 0.5 & 0.6 mm respectively. And for 10% triphala extract is 0.0 & 0.0mm and for 25% triphala extract is 0.1 & 0.0 mm respectively. Interpretation and conclusion: Extracts of neem and tulsi demonstrated an antimicrobial activity but triphla has been failed to show antimicrobial activity against S Mutans and L Acidophilus. This in vitro evaluation is an attempt to encourage further studies comparing the antimicrobial effects of different ayurvedic extracts on prevalence of caries.
- Publication
National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 2014, Vol 5, Issue 4, p17
- ISSN
2230-9969
- Publication type
Academic Journal