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@article{198821,
        author = {Kuldeep Sukhdeo Kanadje and Aakanksha Raju Jadhav and Manisha Rajesh Janjal and Nikita Ganesh Kakde and Dr. D. K. Vir},
        title = {To formulate and evaluate a polyherbal tooth powder for Antimicrobial oral care},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {11965-11980},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198821},
        abstract = {Herbal tooth powder is a traditional oral hygiene formulation that has gained renewed importance due to its safety, cost-effectiveness, and minimal side effects compared to synthetic dentifrices. The present study aims to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal tooth powder containing neem (Azadirachta indica), tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), turmeric (Curcuma longa), clove (Syzygium aromaticum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), mint (Mentha piperita), black salt, and alum.
These ingredients possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties, which contribute to oral hygiene maintenance [1,2]. The formulation was evaluated for organoleptic properties, physicochemical characteristics, flow properties, and antimicrobial activity. The results demonstrated significant inhibitory activity against oral pathogens such as Streptococcus mutans [3]. The study concludes that the formulated herbal tooth powder is a safe and effective alternative to synthetic dentifrices.},
        keywords = {Polyherbal tooth powder, Oral hygiene, antimicrobial activity, Herbal dentifrice, Streptococcus mutans, Phytochemical screening, Formulation and evaluation, Natural oral care},
        month = {April},
        }