Comparison of the antibacterial, antiplaque and anti-gingivitis activity of herbal mouthwash with chlorhexidine in dog
Journal Title: Journal of Herbal Drugs - Year 2014, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
diseases are most common diseases in pets, especially dogs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potency of herbal composition containing green tea extract as a mouthwash on preventing plaque formation and oral diseases in dogs. Experimental: In order to achieve this goal, 20 male dogs selected and were divided randomly in to two groups including control (Chlorhexidine 0.1%) and treatment (herbal mouthwash) groups. total microbial cunt was performed in swab samples were taken from each dog-oral cavity. In addition, Silness-Loe Plaque Index System was used to evaluate the Improvement of dental plaque and gingivitis. Results: Percentage of colonies reduction on the last day of the study compared with the first day in control and treatment groups are 84.90% and 73.41%, respectively. In addition, Silness-Loe Plaque Index for control and treatment groups is 0.71 and 0.75, respectively. Results of the present study indicate a favorable effect of herbal mouthwash to prevention and reduce plaque and bacteria in the mouth of pet animals. Recommended applications/industries: The herbal mouthwash could reduce the aerobic mouth bacterial load and may prevent plaque formation on teeth and come over halitosis due to infection of the bacteria.
Authors and Affiliations
Saadat Moshkelani; Mohamad Javaheri-Koupaei; Hassan Momtaz
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP23444
- DOI -
- Views 340
- Downloads 19
Ethnobotanical study of Sojasrood medicinal plants (Zanjan Province)
Background & Aim: Nowadays, medicinal plants play a special role in the health and well-being of the community and they are always at the forefront of scientific and research centers. Traditional medicine and ethnobotany...
Antimicrobial activity of five species of green – blue algae and three species of green algae for Mashhad
Background & Aim: In this study, is done during one-year research on blue–green and green algae for antimicrobial activity in Mashhad suburb. Aqueous, ether, and methanol extracts from 44 species blue – green algae and g...
Essential fatty acids extracted from Portulaca oleracea L. leaves
Background & Aim: Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.), belongs to the Portulacaceace family, grows in many parts of Iran. Results of previous studies were indicated purslane is a rich source of essential fatty acids of omeg...
The effect of hydro-alcohol extract of Trigonella foenum- graceum L. on reproductive system in Balb/c
Background & Aim: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum- graceum L.) is a medicinal and edible plant in the family Fabaceae. The aim of this study was the effect of hydro-alcohol extract of fenugreek seed on reproductive system o...
Effect of periodically use of garlic powder on growth performance and antibody titer to Newcastle and infectious Bursal diseases in broiler chickens
Background & Aim: A feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effect of periodically use of garlic on growth performance, and antibody titer to Newcastle and infectious bursal diseases in broiler chickens. Experim...