scholarly journals Antibacterial Effects of Natural Herbal Extracts on Streptococcus mutans: Can They Be Potential Additives in Dentifrices?

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spoorthi Banavar Ravi ◽  
Sudarshini Nirupad ◽  
Prashanthi Chippagiri ◽  
Rohit Pandurangappa
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Herbal Extracts ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Antibacterial Effects ◽  
Specific Test ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Test Concentration

Background. Many plants or herbs exhibit potent antimicrobial activity against various microorganisms. They have no side effects and presumably act against and modulate the factors that are crucial for microbial survival or their activity. Streptococcus mutans is a pioneer bacteria implicated in dental caries. This study aims to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of garlic bulbs, pudina leaves, and mango and eucalyptus twig extracts on Streptococcus mutans by evaluating their zone of inhibition and determining their minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Methods. Microbiological assay (well diffusion method) to determine zone of inhibition against pure forms of Streptococcus mutans was performed. The antibacterial effects of methanolic extracts of mango twigs, eucalyptus twigs, pudina leaves, and garlic bulbs were studied. Test compounds were further evaluated for their MIC. Results. Extracts derived from mango and eucalyptus twigs showed significant antibacterial effects at test concentrations. Pudina and garlic extracts did not show any significant antibacterial effects at similar concentrations. Upon further evaluation of the 2 positive compounds for their MIC, mango twigs demonstrated more antimicrobial potential than eucalyptus twigs at a lower concentration. Conclusion. Our observations indicated that the mango twig extracts possess higher antibacterial effects against Streptococcus mutans than other compounds at specific test concentration.

Comparison of antibacterial efficacy of herbal extracts of aloe vera leaves and mushroom against streptococcus mutansand lactobacillus - an in vitro study

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Bijo Kurian
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Herbal Extracts ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Mushroom Extract ◽  
Group I

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated and compared the antimicrobial efficacy and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of chlorhexidine 0.12% and extracts of aloe vera and mushroom against Streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus. MATERIALS & METHODOLOGY: The agar disc diffusion and broth micro dilution method was used to check the antimicrobial activity of 0.12% chlorhexidine and aqueous extracts of two medicinal plants. The test samples were divided as follows- Streptococcus mutans, group I: chlorhexidine, group II: Aloe vera and group III: Mushroom. Lactobacillus, Group I: chlorhexidine, group II: Aloe vera extract and group III: Mushroom extract. The zone of inhibition and MIC values were tabulated and the data was statistically analyzed using ANOVA and Bonferroni post- hoc tests. RESULTS: Chlorhexidine shows maximum antibacterial action against Streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus followed by mushroom extract and aloe veraextracts with the zone of inhibition of (20.3mm/ 24.13), (17.03/ 16.05), (14.09/14.26) respectively. Both the extracts had MIC value of 80µg/ ml and chlorhexidine was 40µg/ml. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of this in- vitro study, it can be concluded that all the herbal extracts tested in this study demonstrated antibacterial activity against MS and lactobacillus. Chlorhexidine showed maximum antibacterial action against Streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus followed by mushroom extract and then aloe veraextracts with the zone of inhibition of (20.3mm/24.13), (17.03/ 16.05), (14.09/14.26) respectively. Herbal products have potent antimicrobial activity that can be looked at as an alternative to chlorhexidine. However, further in vitro and long-term in vivo studies are recommended to confirm and correlate the findings of this study clinically.

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Antibacterial Effects of Nanoparticle-Incorporated Orthodontic Primer: An In Vitro Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 030157422098818
Author(s):  
Cheepurupalli Meher Vineesha ◽  
D Praveen Kumar Varma ◽  
P Arun Bhupathi ◽  
CV Padma Priya ◽  
M Anoosha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Antibacterial Agents ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Antibacterial Effects ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method

Aim and Objectives: To compare and evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of various nanoparticles incorporated in orthodontic primer with that of conventional antimicrobial agents at different concentrations on Streptococcus mutans ( S. mutans) strain. Materials and Methods: Transbond XT Primer was mixed with 2.5% and 5% benzalkonium chloride (BAC), 0.2% and 2.5% chlorhexidine, 1% and 3% titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, 0.2% and 0.5% nanohydroxyapatite, and 0.2% and 0.5% silica-doped nanohydroxyapatite powders. Antibacterial activity against S. mutans for all the materials was evaluated by the disk diffusion method for periods of 48 (T1) and 72 (T2) hours. Results: There was a significant increase in the antimicrobial activity of the orthodontic primer modified by the addition of antibacterial agents. The highest zone of inhibition against S. mutans was observed for silica-doped nanohydroxyapatite of 0.5% (11.03 mm) among all the nanoparticles, which was similar to the conventional antibacterial agents used in our study. Conclusions: • Among all the groups, BAC at 5% concentration showed the highest antimicrobial activity, and the least activity was exhibited by 1% TiO2 nanoparticles. • Silica-doped nanohydroxyapatite at 0.5% expressed the greatest antibacterial activity among all the nanoparticles. • All the materials showed sustained antibacterial activity even after 72 hours.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial activity of Leuconostoc mesenteroides biofilm against different microorganisms

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Asmaa S. Ahmed ◽  
Abdullah Awad
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Leuconostoc Mesenteroides ◽  
Microbial Pathogens ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Bacillus Species ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Salmonella Spp

Back ground: Leuconostoc is one of the species of lactic acid bacteria that produced biofilms.Probiotic bacteria that produced biofilm  has  been used as naturopathy  against different microbial pathogens. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the antimicrobial activity of  Leuconostoc  biofilm , against 24 isolates (4 of 6 different types) of food borne pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus , Salmonella spp, Escherichia coli , Klebsiella spp , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Streptococcus mutans , Bacillus subtillus , Bacillus cereus, Bacillus sterothermophillus and Candida albicans. Materials and methods: using various concentration in vitro by filter paper disk diffusion method . Result: The present study showed the potent antimicrobial activity of the Leuconostoc mesenteroides biofilm against the all tested bacterial pathogens except  Bacillus species and yeast Candida albicans. Biofilm produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides  showed highest zone of inhibition (13mm) against  Escherichia coli  and lowest zone of inhibition (7.0mm) against Streptococcus mutans . Conclusion: Consequently, Leuconostoc mesenteroides biofilm may be used as an antimicrobial agent in food products to prevent spoilage.

scholarly journals Antibacterial efficacy of spice extracts against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus – An in-vitro study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Pooja Latti ◽  
R. Subramaniam ◽  
G. M. Prashant
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Lactobacillus Acidophilus ◽  
Black Pepper ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition

Objectives: To evaluate the antibacterial activity of black pepper, Indian bay leaf, cinnamon, and cumin against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus in-vitro and to determine their minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Materials and Methods: The spices (cinnamon, cumin, Indian bay leaf, and black pepper) were obtained from local market, were dried and powdered. Solvent extracts were prepared with methanol by maceration, followed by filtration and evaporation. The antimicrobial activity was assessed using cup plate diffusion method, followed by determination of MIC of the extracts. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey’s post hoc test was used for pairwise comparison. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: All the four extracts showed significant antimicrobial activity. Cinnamon demonstrated maximum activity against S. mutans (zone of inhibition of 18.1 mm ± 0.30) and L. acidophilus (zone of inhibition of 17.9 mm ± 0.44) with the least MIC against the organisms (<0.05 mg/ml). Conclusion: All the spice extracts tested demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against S. mutans and L. acidophilus. On comparison of the antibacterial activities of all the four extracts, cinnamon extract emerged as the potent agent.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Effect of Ginger, Garlic, Honey, and Lemon Extracts on Streptococcus mutans

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 1004-1008 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Aravind ◽  
Kiran Mathai ◽  
Swathy Anand ◽  
Praveen Dinatius ◽  
Anandhu V Krishnan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Chemical Agents ◽  
Individual Comparison ◽  
The Common ◽  
Dental Infections

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of lemon, ginger, garlic, and honey extracts on Streptococcus mutans. Materials and methods Commercially obtained honey, ginger, garlic, and lemon were included in the study to evaluate its efficacy in isolation and in combination against S. mutans. The efficacies of extracts were tested using well diffusion method, and its effect was evaluated by measuring the zone of inhibition around the well. Antimicrobial activity of the extracts was carried out individually and compared considering triplicates of all the extracts. Results When individual comparison of the extracts was made, garlic showed greatest antimicrobial activity with a mean zone of inhibition (34.9 ± 0.58 mm) and honey showed least antimicrobial activity (0.5 ± 0.6 mm). When combinations of extracts were tested against S. mutans, lemon and garlic combination showed the greatest zone of inhibition (27.6 ± 0.43 mm) compared with other combinations, and ginger + lemon combinations showed the least zone of inhibition (12.6 ± 0.43 mm). Conclusion This study concluded that garlic showed a greatest antimicrobial effect against S. mutans when compared with preparations individually and garlic and lemon showed greatest zone of inhibition in combination than other preparations. Clinical significance Antibiotics and other chemical agents are mainly used to treat the common dental infections. However, due to the excessive use, it can result in antibiotic resistance. Hence, herbal medicines with medicinal values should be replaced with conventional methods. How to cite this article Mathai K, Anand S, Aravind A, Dinatius P, Krishnan AV, Mathai M. Antimicrobial Effect of Ginger, Garlic, Honey, and Lemon Extracts on Streptococcus mutans. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(11):1004-1008.

scholarly journals Inhibitory concentrations of gambier (Uncaria gambir Roxb.) catechins extract against Streptococcus mutans

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesieca Inmawaty ◽  
Indrati Sudjarwo ◽  
Mieke Hemiawati Satari
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Laboratory Experiment ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Polyphenol Compounds ◽  
Freezing Method ◽  
X 24

Introduction: Catechin which extracted from gambir (Uncaria gambir  Roxb) is a major component of polyphenol compounds. The catechins compound acts as an antibacterial. The study was to analyze the inhibitory concentration gambir catechin extract against Streptococcus mutans as the bacteria that play a role in the formation of dental caries. Methods: The study was conducted in a laboratory experiment by testing inhibitory concentration gambir catechin extract, through Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method on plates TYCSB for 1 x 24 hours. Test bacteria Streptococcus mutans isolated from saliva. The used suspension of bacteria was made according to the standard turbidity of Mc Farland 0.5 are each 1 ml suspension containing 1.5 x 108 bacteria. The powder obtained from catechin gambir extract through freezing method. Results: Catechins concentrations of 20% produces the lowest inhibition, with an inhibitory diameter of 0,615 cm. The largest inhibition produces by the concentration of catechins with 80% inhibition at 1,085 cm inhibitory diameter. Conclusion: The higher concentration of catechins, the greater inhibition produces. Conversely, the lower concentration of catechins will be lower inhibition produces. the resulting zone of inhibition will be smaller.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Medicinal Plants against Human Pathogenic Bacteria

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Hira Sakha ◽  
Rejila Hora ◽  
Shilpa Shrestha ◽  
Shreeya Acharya ◽  
Dinesh Dhakal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Human Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Neem Leaves ◽  
Ethanolic Extracts

Objectives: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants against human pathogenic bacteria and perform Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of plants extracts. Methods: Rhizome of Curcuma longa, dried buds of Synzygium aromaticum, seeds of Zanthoxylum armatum and leaves of Elaeocarpus ganitrus, Psidium guajava, Azadirachta indica, and Artemisia vulgaris were collected from hilly regions of Nepal. The plant parts were air-dried at room temperature for several days and grinded to powder form. The ethanolic extracts of medicinal plants were prepared by using the percolation process of extraction using separating funnel and tested against human pathogenic bacteria by disc diffusion method. Then, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of the plant extracts were performed. Results: All plants extracts exhibited antibacterial properties against bacteria under study. However, extract from S. aromaticum (Clove), P. guajava (Guava) and E. ganitrus (Rudraksh) leaves showed most promising result against Staphylococcus aureus with zone of inhibition of 14mm, 16mm and 16 mm respectively. Likewise, S. aromaticum (Clove), C. longa (Turmeric) and P. guajava (Guava) showed good antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli with zone of inhibition of 11mm, 11mm and 10mm respectively. A. vulgaris (Titepati) and A. indica (Neem leaves) showed promising activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa with zone of inhibition of 11mm. Z. armatum (Timur) showed good result against E. coli with zone of inhibition 10mm. MIC values of ethanolic extracts of S. aromaticum and E. ganitrus were found to be at the range of 12.5-25mg/ml. Conclusion: This study has helped to understand the use of these plants as traditional medicine in an economic and safe alternative to treat infectious diseases.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Nine Brands of Toothpaste on Streptococcus mutans Isolated from the Mouth of Students in Veritas University, Abuja

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-41
Author(s):  
T. O. Ozoude ◽  
T. C. Okolie ◽  
O. E. Effiom
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial Agent ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Bacterial Load ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Dental Hard Tissues ◽  
Zones Of Inhibition

Dental caries is an infectious microbiological disease of the teeth that end up in the destruction of dental hard tissues. The use of toothpaste has been used to reduce the bacterial load in the mouth because they contain antimicrobial properties such as triclosan, fluoride, and so on. The study aimed to determine the effect of nine brands of toothpaste on Streptococcus mutans isolated from the mouth of students in veritas university. Following the isolation of Streptococcus mutans from samples collected from the mouths of Veritas students’, the antimicrobial activity of different concentrations of the dentifrices was determined by modified agar well diffusion method. In this method, Muller Hinton agar plates were seeded with a loop full of 24-hour cultures of the bacterial isolate. A sterile 8 mm cork-borer was used to cut one central and five wells at equidistance in each of the plates. 0.3 ml of the dentifrice dilutions was introduced into each of the five wells while the same amount of sterile distilled water was introduced into the first well as control. The plates were incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated by measuring the diameter of zones of inhibition (in mm). The diameter in which the bacteria were inhibited was indicative of the toothpaste’s antibacterial potential.  The zones of inhibition on the growth of the test strain were defined by the location where visible growth had been inhibited. All the plates were made in triplicates and the experiments repeated twice. The result showed that Mentadent-P was the most effective dentifrice with an inhibition zone of 2.8 mm, Pepsodent had inhibition zone of 2.6 mm, Oral B with 2.3 mm, Close up with 2.2 mm, followed by Colgate with a diameter of 1.9 mm, Special Lucky with a diameter of 1.6 mm, Darbur Promise with a diameter of 1.6 mm, Maclean’s with a zone of inhibition of 1.5 mm, and MY- MY with the least effective toothpaste with a zone of inhibition of 1.0 mm in diameter. The results also showed that toothpaste containing fluoride as their main antimicrobial agent proved more effective against streptococcusmutans than other toothpaste not containing fluoride as their main antimicrobial agent.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Activity of Leaves and Flowers of Cassia auriculata linn

1970 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 513-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Subhadradevi ◽  
K Asokkumar ◽  
M Umamaheswari ◽  
AT Sivashanmugam ◽  
JR Ushanandhini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Cassia Auriculata ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ancient Times

Since ancient times plant as sources of medicinal compounds have continued to play a dominant role in the maintenance of human health. To treat chronic and infectious diseases plants used in traditional medicine contain a wide range of ingredients. In this regard, Cassia auriculata L. (Caesalpiniaceae) is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine as a tonic, astringent and as a remedy for diabetes, conjunctivitis, ulcers, leprosy, skin and liver diseases. The aim of present study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extract of Cassia auriculata leaves and flowers (CALE & CAFE). CALE and CAFE exhibited broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis and exhibited no antifungal activity against standard strains of Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was carried out for CALE and CAFE. The results obtained in the present study indicate that the CALE and CAFE can be a potential source of natural antimicrobial agents. Key words: Cassia auriculata; Antimicrobial activity; Agar well diffusion method. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v46i4.9600 BJSIR 2011; 46(4): 513-518

Antimicrobial activity of Pycnarrhena cauliflora (Miers.) Diels. methanol extract

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eti Nurwening Sholikhah ◽  
Maulina Diah ◽  
Mustofa ◽  
Masriani ◽  
Susi Iravati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Methanolic Extracts

Pycnarrhena cauliflora (Miers.) Diels., local name sengkubak, is one of indigenous plants from West Kalimantan that has been used as natural flavor. Pycnorrhena cauliflora is one of species of Menispermaceae family which is rich in bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids. This alkaloids are known to have various biological activities including antiprotozoal, antiplasmodial, antifungal and antibacterial activities. This study aimed to investigate antimicrobial activity of  the P. cauliflora (Miers.) Diels. methanolic extracts against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The methanolic extract of P. cauliflora (Miers.) Diels., root, leaf and stem were prepared by maceration. The disk-diffusion method was then used to determine the antimicrobial activity of the extracts against Streptococcus pyogenes, S. mutants, Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, Salmonella typhi, Shigella flexneri, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli after 18-24 h incubation at 37 oC. Amoxicillin was used as positive control for gram-positive bacteria and ciprofloxacin was used as gram-negative bacteria. The inhibition zones were then measured in mm. Analysis were conducted in duplicates. The results showed in general the methanolic extracts of P. cauliflora (Miers.) Diels. root (inhibition zone diameter= 10-23 mm) were more active than that leaf (0-15 mm) and stem (0-17 mm) extracts against gram-positive bacteria. The zone inhibition diameter of amoxicillin as positive control was 8-42 mm. In addition, the methanolic extracts of P. cauliflora (Miers.) Diels. root (12-17 mm) were also more active than that leaf (0-12 mm) and stem (0-12 mm) extracts against gram-negative bacteria. The zone inhibition diameter of ciprofloxacin as positive control was 33-36 mm. In conclusion, the methanolic extract of P. caulifloria (Miers.) Diels. root is the most extract active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Further study will be focused to isolate active compounds in the methanolic extract of the root.

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