Citation: Vaishanvi Vilas Jadhav, Waghmare S. U, Kishan A. Kukar, Abhishek T. Walunje (2024). Formulation & Evaluation of
Herbal based Mouthwash Effective against Common oral Bactria. Saudi J Biomed Res, 9(4): 51-62.
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Saudi Journal of Biomedical Research
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Review Article
Formulation & Evaluation of Herbal based Mouthwash Effective against
Common oral Bactria
Miss. Vaishanvi Vilas Jadhav
1*
, Waghmare S. U
2
, Mr. Kishan A. Kukar
1
, Mr. Abhishek T. Walunje
1
1
UG Scholar of Rashtriya College of Pharmacy Hatnoor, Tq. Kannad Dist. Chh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India -431103
2
Assistant Professor of Rashtriya College of Pharmacy Hatnoor, Tq. Kannad Dist. Chh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India -431103
DOI: 10.36348/sjbr.2024.v09i04.002 | Received: 10.05.2024 | Accepted: 21.06.2024 | Published: 28.06.2024
*Corresponding author: Miss. Vaishanvi Vilas Jadhav
UG Scholar of Rashtriya College of Pharmacy Hatnoor, Tq. Kannad Dist. Chh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India -431103
Abstract
In many places around the world, indigenous communities use traditional medicine as a big part of their culture and
understanding of health. Guava leaves have been traditionally used to treat various illnesses like rheumatism, diarrhea,
diabetes, and cough. This study looks at how guava leaves can fight fungi and bacteria. Making a herbal mouthwash with
guava leaves could be a good idea for keeping our mouths clean. To make the mouthwash, we boil guava leaves to get the
helpful compounds. We can also add other herbs like mint to make it even better at killing germs. After brushing your
teeth, you can use this mouthwash twice a day for about 30 seconds each time to keep your mouth healthy and fight off
common mouth bacteria. Herbal mouthwash is made from plant extracts instead of chemicals. It's better because it doesn't
irritate or stain, and it doesn't have alcohol [1]. Guava leaves have many helpful compounds that fight bacteria, like
Flavonoids, Eugenol, Terpenoids, and Linalool. These compounds help make guava leaves a good choice for a mouthwash.
Making this herbal mouthwash involves a lot of steps: researching, understanding, developing, extracting, testing, refining,
consulting experts, packaging, and storing.
Keywords: Guava leaves, Mouthwash, mint leaves, Benzoic acid.
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INTRODUTION
Guava, also known as Psidium guajava, is
packed with important nutrients. Originally from South
Africa, it was brought to India by the Portuguese. Guava
leaves are commonly used in Asian countries and are
prized in Western countries for their medicinal benefits.
Guava trees are small in size. Guava belongs to the
Myrtaceae family and thrives in tropical or subtropical
climates. India is the top guava producer, followed by
China. Guava leaves are typically 3 to 4 inches long [2].
Almost every part of the guava plant has medicinal
qualities, making it popular in the Philippines and
approved by the Department of Health as a medicinal
plant. Guava is a small tree that can reach up to 3 meters
in height. Its fruit, bark, and leaves are used for herbal
medicine. A decoction of guava leaves is known for
treating chronic diarrhea and gastroenteritis. It's also
used to clean wounds and for vaginal and uterine issues.
Guava leaf decoction can be used as a mouthwash too.
Guava has been used to manage toothaches, sore throats,
and inflamed gums [3].
Figure 1: Common Name:- Guava Leaves; Scientific Name:-Psidium guajava; Family Name:- Myrtacea