DEVELOPMENT AND STABILIZATION OF pH OF POMEGRANATE PEEL MOUTHWASH IN ORAL HYGIENE: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY.

Authors

  • Nikeeta Deokinandan Gupta Pg student

Keywords:

Oral hygiene, Oral micro-flora, pH, Pomegranate pee powder, Mouthwash, Gargle, Organoleptic property

Abstract

Oral hygiene is the key of one’s healthy life. Maintenance of oral hygiene is directly related to body’s first line defense mechanism. It maintains both oral as well as systemic health. Oral microflora plays very important role in maintenance of oral hygiene. Oral microbiome is a complex ecosystem of several species of micro- organisms such as streptococci, Neisseria, Veillonella, Actinomyces and other obligate anaerobes. This microbiome mainly affects by acidic diet and acidic environment of oral cavity. Poor oral hygiene decreases the rate of survival of oral microbiome and causes dental caries, periodontal diseases, halitosis oral pain & discomfort. Globally, prevalence of oral diseases increasing Burdon on health sector and economic sector. It is estimated that oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people. It generally affects poor and socially disadvantaged members of society. Therefore, it is necessary to develop mouthwash in order to maintain oral hygiene through Ayurveda procedures. It is developed by using Pomegranate peel powder by maintaining it’s pH. Further it is analyzed for its organoleptic property to standardize the principles and processes of Ayurveda. On the basis of these properties it is seems to be effective in maintenance of oral hygiene and can reduce the chances of oral disorders. This method of preparation of mouthwash is too easy and can be used by every socio-economic status of society without any complication. So, it is strong appeal to use this method of development of mouthwash to maintain oral hygiene.

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Published

2022-07-05

How to Cite

Gupta, N. D. (2022). DEVELOPMENT AND STABILIZATION OF pH OF POMEGRANATE PEEL MOUTHWASH IN ORAL HYGIENE: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 4(04). Retrieved from https://www.ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/404

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