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@article{192315,
        author = {Miss Sanobar Illiyas Shaikh and Miss Ghadge Poonam Ramesh},
        title = {Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical and Antioxidant Study of Ocimum sanctum in Oxidative Stress Related Disorders},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1283-1289},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192315},
        abstract = {Dental infections are common oral health problems affecting people of all age groups. These infections are mainly caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, leading to symptoms like tooth pain, gum inflammation, bleeding, bad breath, and oral discomfort. The excessive use of synthetic mouthwashes and antibiotics often results in side effects such as tooth staining, altered taste sensation, dryness of mouth, and microbial resistance. Therefore, there is a growing interest in herbal mouthwashes that are safe, economical, and effective.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a well-known medicinal plant traditionally used in dentistry due to its analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. The major active constituent of clove is eugenol, which exhibits strong antimicrobial and pain-relieving effects. The present study was aimed to formulate and evaluate a herbal mouthwash using clove extract for the treatment of dental infections. The mouthwash was prepared using aqueous and ethanolic extracts of clove and evaluated for parameters such as pH, clarity, taste, stability, and antimicrobial activity. Antimicrobial activity was assessed against common oral pathogens like Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans. The results indicated that the formulated herbal mouthwash showed good physicochemical properties and significant antimicrobial activity. The study concludes that clove-based herbal mouthwash can be considered a safe and effective alternative to synthetic mouthwashes for dental infections.},
        keywords = {Clove, Herbal mouthwash, Dental infections, Eugenol, Antimicrobial activity, Oral hygiene},
        month = {February},
        }