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@article{205860,
        author = {Vikash Gautam},
        title = {FORMULATION OF POLYHERBAL TOOTHPASTE FOR PREVENTION OF DENTAL CARIES AND GUM DISEASES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {8512-8519},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205860},
        abstract = {Dental caries and gum diseases are common oral health problems caused by bacterial infection, poor oral hygiene, and plaque accumulation. Herbal formulations are gaining importance due to their natural origin, safety, and minimal side effects compared to chemicalbased dental products. The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a polyherbal toothpaste prepared using medicinal plant extracts such as neem, clove, Tulsi, peppermint, and aloe vera. These herbal ingredients possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antioxidant properties that help in maintaining oral hygiene and preventing dental infections. The toothpaste was formulated using natural abrasives, binders, sweetening agents, and flavoring agents to improve texture and acceptability. Evaluation parameters including pH, spreadability, foamability, stability, homogeneity, and antimicrobial activity were analyzed. The formulated polyherbal toothpaste showed good physicochemical properties and effective antibacterial activity against oral pathogens responsible for dental caries and gum diseases. The study concludes that polyherbal toothpaste can be used as a safe, effective, and economical alternative to commercial synthetic toothpaste for improving oral health.},
        keywords = {Polyherbal Toothpaste, Dental Caries, Gum Diseases},
        month = {June},
        }