Comprehensive Review on Ficus Deltoidea Effervescent Mouthwash Formulation in Treating Oral Pathogens

Mehul Chitalia, Dr Senthil Adimoolam, Boey Hong Jun and Lee Ee Cheng
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Mehul Chitalia: Mahsa University, Malaysia
Dr Senthil Adimoolam: Mahsa University, Malaysia
Boey Hong Jun: Mahsa University, Malaysia
Lee Ee Cheng: Mahsa University, Malaysia

International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, 2021, vol. 7, issue 3, 63-75

Abstract: Ficus deltoidea or its well-known local name Mas Cotek belongs to the family of Moracaeae. This native plant is commonly found in Malaysia, other tropical and subtropical countries. Oral periodontal disease is an alarming disease and the utilization of herbal plants in treating oral pathogens has raised attention and concern. Therefore the main objective of this study was to review the effectiveness of effervescent mouthwash formulation of the FDL on treating oral pathogens. Plaque accumulation and oral microorganisms are the main predisposing factors to oral periodontal diseases. Herbal mouthwash has been of particular interest these days to treat oral pathogens. Different effervescent agents such as citric acid, tartaric acid, and sodium bicarbonate were used in formulating effervescent mouthwash by different methods with varying concentrations. FDL leaves have claimed to possess different properties such as antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties which are helpful in treating many diseases. Post compression parameters such as effervescent time, moisture content, and in vitro antibacterial test were reviewed in this study. FDL has shown a strong correlation to the presence of high content of polyphenols, flavonoids, saponin, tannins, and triterpenoids. In conclusion, the type of preparation choosen is by using wet granulation method and the suitable ratio is 2:1.

Keywords: Ficus deltoidea leaves; Effervescent mouthwash formulation; Anti- bacterial; Oral pathogens. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.32861/ijhms.73.63.75

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