Assessment of the antimicrobial activity of Casearia sylvestris extract against oral pathogenic microorganisms
Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl
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29(3): 257-260, 2008. tab
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ABSTRACT
An ethanolic extract of leaves from the tree Casearia sylvestris, known as guaçatonga in Brazil, was tested for in vitro activity against oral pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The results showed susceptibility of all the microorganisms tested. This study suggests a potential use of ethanolic extract of C. sylvestris as a novel treatment of oral infectious conditions, such as denture stomatitis, periodontitis and dental caries.
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Main subject:
Plant Extracts
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Casearia
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Mouth
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl
Journal subject:
Pharmacology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR
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