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KMID : 1035420180060030131
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
2018 Volume.6 No. 3 p.131 ~ p.139
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Anti-bacterial effects of Basil Oil on Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis
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Yoon Hyun-Seo
Park Chung-Mu
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Abstract
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Purpose : The study objective was to assess the antibacterial activity of essential oil of basil against S. mutans and P. gingivalis and to explore its potential to prevent dental caries and peridontal disease.
Method : Essential oil of basil, extracted using steam distillation, was diluted with triple distilled water and Tween 20 to generate samples at various concentration, that is 30%, 50%, and 70% (v/v). Strains of S. mutans and P. gingivalis were incubated in the medium under anaerobic condition. Broth microdilution susceptibility testing and plate incubation diffusion were utilized to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and to measure antibacterial activity, respectively.
Result : An upsurge in antibacterial activity was seen to correlate with and increase in the concentration used for both bacterial strains, but was more significant with S. mutans. A statistically significant growth inhibition effect and reduction in the number of colonies was also observed with both strains dependent on the concentration used following 24 hours of incubation.
Conclusion : Thus, the current study finding was that essential oil of basil was effective against dental caries and periodontal disease and could be used in dentifrice to help prevent oral disease.
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KEYWORD
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Anti-bacterial, Basil, Essential oil, P. gingivalis, S. mutans
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