Antibacterial Effects of Natural Herbal Extracts on Streptococcus mutans: Can They Be Potential Additives in Dentifrices?

Table 1

Inhibitory activity of Test samples on Streptococcus mutans.

Test compound	Concentration; (mg/Well)	Zone of inhibition (in mm); Test organisms; Streptococcus mutans
Pudina	1	—
	2	—
Garlic	1	—
	2	—
Mango extract	1
	2
Eucalyptus extract	1
	2
Chlorhexidine	0.040
Standard ciprofloxacin	0.0025