Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Mouthwash Containing Hydroalcoholic Extract of Pongamia pinnata
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- 1Department of Pharmacy, NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Pharmacy, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.
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Preeti Chaudhary
Department of Pharmacy, NCRD’s Sterling Institute of Pharmacy, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Received: 22-02-2023; Revised: 15-03-2023; Accepted: 26-03-2023.
Volume 12, Issue 1 · pp. 172-178 · 2023 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.23
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Aim: To formulate and evaluate an herbal mouthwash containing hydroalcoholic extract of Pongamia pinnata. The oval-shaped oral cavity contains surfaces covered with bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Staphylococcus, and Lactobacillus that cause various tooth problems such as decay, gingivitis, sensitive teeth, root infection, bad breath, and enamel erosion. The role of herbal plants is significant in the development of many oral formulations.Materials and Methods: Phytochemical screening of the above-mentioned plant was done. Leaf extraction was carried out for preparation of mouthwash. Formulation and evaluation of all three formulations were done.Results: Preliminary phytochemical screening of hydroalcoholic leaves extract of Pongamia pinnata confirmed the presence of phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, and alkaloids. Three formulations of mouthwash were prepared by using Pongamia pinnata, mint oil, PEG 40, glycerol, benzoic acid, etc., and evaluated for different parameters like color, odor, pH, viscosity, turbidity, and stability studies.Conclusion: In comparison to chemical products, herbal drugs are widely regarded as highly effective. The goal of the present research was to formulate and evaluate an herbal mouthwash. So, in this research article, we have focused on Pongamia pinnata (Common name: Pongame oil tree) plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Herbal mouthwashes can be used in combination with other oral hygiene practices like brushing and flossing. Due to their effectiveness against oral pathogens, herbal mouthwashes are high in demand because they provide immediate pain relief and have few side effects.
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Chaudhary, P., Sharma, R., Rupanar, S., Jadhav, S., Bongade, A., Shinde, P., & Gavit, S. (2023). Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Mouthwash Containing Hydroalcoholic Extract of Pongamia pinnata. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 12(1), 172-178. https://doi.org/10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.23
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