Evaluation of toxicity and antibacterial activities of Andrographis paniculata herbal mouthwash against oral pathogens

• Main Authors: Anis Amiera Muhamad Alojid,, Tuan Noorkorina Tuan Kub,, Halijah Miran,, Suharni Mohamad,, Tuan Nadrah Naim Tuan Ismail,, Mohamad Ezany Yusoff,, Rosmaniza Abdullah,, Siti Asma’ Hassan,, Zeti Norfidiyati Salmuna,, Nusaadatun Nisak Ahmad,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2022
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21879/1/MT%208.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21879/; https://jms.mabjournal.com/index.php/mab/index

Andrographis paniculata (AP) is an ancient herb known for its medicinal and therapeutic values. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of AP herbal mouthwash. Aqueous extract of AP was used to prepare the herbal mouthwash. The product was tested against selec...