Comparison of in vivo anti-inflammatory and antiplaque properties of Scoparia dulcis Linn. (Dan-ta-thuka) extract and chlorhexidine mouthwashes on normal and gingivitis subjects

Scoparia dulcis Linn. an indigenous Myanmar medicinal plant, which is being used as mouthwashes for the management of gingival troubles by the local people. In vivo study of the 1 percent Scoparia dulcis Linn. watery extract mouthwash on gingival inflammation and dental plaque accumulation study in comparison with standard 0.02 percent chlorhexidine mouthwash on normal and gingivitis subjects. Its antiplaque activity is similar to that of 0.02 percent chlorhexidine.