Rahul Kumar Tondey¹, Aditya Kumar¹, Dron Kumar¹, Narendra Kumar Jurri¹, Devnath Netam², Bhumika Chandrakar¹ and Gyanesh Kumar Sahu²*

¹Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kohka, Bhilai, India
²Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research Kohka, Bhilai, India

*Corresponding Author: Gyanesh Kumar Sahu, Professor and Dean, Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Kohka, Kurud, Bhilai, India

Received: February 04, 2025; Published: February 21, 2025

Abstract

Antibacterial herbal mouthwashes are emerging as effective, natural alternatives to traditional chemical-based oral care products. With growing concerns about the adverse effects of long-term use of synthetic mouthwashes, such as altered taste, mucosal irritation, and oral dysbiosis, herbal mouthwashes offer a promising solution for maintaining oral hygiene. These mouthwashes are formulated from plant extracts known for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, which help manage oral pathogens and support gum health. Common herbs used in antibacterial mouthwashes include mint oil, neem, chamomile, clove oil, each possessing unique antibacterial properties that target harmful microorganisms like Streptococcus mutans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Fusobacterium nucleatum. These bioactive compounds work through mechanisms such as disrupting bacterial cell membranes, inhibiting bacterial enzyme activity, and boosting immune responses. Clinical studies have demonstrated that herbal mouthwashes can effectively reduce plaque accumulation, decrease gingival inflammation, and improve oral health, often with fewer side effects than their chemical counterparts. Despite their potential, challenges remain in terms of formulation consistency, standardization, and evidence from large-scale clinical trials. Future research should focus on optimizing these formulations, conducting rigorous clinical evaluations, and ensuring regulatory standards to make herbal mouthwashes a reliable and widely used alternative in oral care.

Keywords: Antibacterial Herbal Mouthwash; Mint Oil, Neem; Chamomile; Clove; Oral Hygiene; Plaque Control; Gingivitis; Natural Oral Care; Antimicrobial Agents

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Citation

Citation: Gyanesh Kumar Sahu., et al. “Comprehensive Review on the Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Antibacterial Mouthwash". Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 9.3 (2025): 43-47.

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Copyright: © 2025 Gyanesh Kumar Sahu., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.