Formulation And Evaluation of Herbal Mouthwash Wash
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Herbal mouthwash are in excessive demand, because they act on oral pathogens and relieve the pain instantly and are also less side-effective. Chemical mouthwashes have hydrogen peroxide a chlorine dioxide, and cetylpyridinium chloride, as an immediate whitener, sterilizer and pain reliever of teeth, but they tend to produce discoloration of teeth and may produce side effect, meanwhile they are cost effective. Although many popular herbal products have helped to control dental plaque and gingivitis, they have been used for a short time and only as an adjunct to other oral hygiene measures such as brushing and flossing. Various herbal products and their extracts such as Guava, Pomegranate, Neem, Tulsi, Green Tea, Cranberry, Grapefruit etc. have shown significant advantages over the chemical ones.