Efficacy of Cuminum Cyminum Herbal =Preparation in Inhibition of Plaque and Gingivitis.

Summary

Present work was to investigate the possible efficacy of 0.2% cuminum cyminum herbal preparation as an antiplaque and antigingivitis agent when compared with chlorhexidine.

Timeline

Start

2019-01-01

Primary completion

2021-01-15

Completion

2021-01-31

Publications

• Background Southern EN, McCombs GB, Tolle SL, Marinak K. The comparative effects of 0.12% chlorhexidine and herbal oral rinse on dental plaque-induced gingivitis. J Dent Hyg. 2006 Winter;80(1):12. Epub 2006 Jan 1.
• Background Salgado AD, Maia JL, Pereira SL, de Lemos TL, Mota OM. Antiplaque and antigingivitis effects of a gel containing Punica granatum Linn extract: a double-blind clinical study in humans. J Appl Oral Sci. 2006 Jun;14(3):162-6. doi: 10.1590/s1678-77572006000300003.
• Background Bettaieb I, Bourgou S, Wannes WA, Hamrouni I, Limam F, Marzouk B. Essential oils, phenolics, and antioxidant activities of different parts of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.). J Agric Food Chem. 2010 Oct 13;58(19):10410-8. doi: 10.1021/jf102248j.

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