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@article{203914,
        author = {Miss. Ashwini T. Pawar and Diksha  Narwade},
        title = {Formulation Of An Herbal Mouthwash Containing Mimosa Pudica And Moringa Seed Powder For Tannin Reducing Agent},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {203-213},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203914},
        abstract = {The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of herbal mouthwash using Mimosa pudica and Moringa oleifera seed powder as a tannin reducing agent. Herbal mouthwash is considered a natural and safer alternative to synthetic mouthwashes used for maintaining oral hygiene. Mimosa pudica possesses antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which help in reducing microbial growth in the oral cavity. However, the presence of tannins may affect the quality and acceptability of the formulation. Therefore, Moringa oleifera seed powder was used to reduce tannin content naturally.The herbal mouthwash was prepared using suitable ingredients and evaluated for various physicochemical parameters such as colour, odour, pH, viscosity, stability, and foamability. Antimicrobial activity was determined by agar plate method using zone of inhibition measurement. The formulated mouthwash showed satisfactory antimicrobial activity, good stability, and acceptable physicochemical properties. Sample 2 showed the highest antimicrobial activity among all batches.
The study concludes that Mimosa pudica-based herbal mouthwash with Moringa oleifera seed powder can be used as an effective and economical herbal oral care formulation with reduced tannin content and good antimicrobial potential.},
        keywords = {Herbal Mouthwash, Mimosa pudica, Moringa oleifera, Tannin Reducing Agent, Antimicrobial Activity, Agar Plate Method Zone of Inhibition, Herbal Formulation, Oral Hygiene, Phytochemicals, Natural Oral Care, Herbal Extract, Tannin Reduction, Antibacterial Activity, Mouthwash Evaluation},
        month = {June},
        }