Dental uses of Tulsi:
- Anti-microbial effect
- Antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy
- Treating periodontitis.
References:
- Mallikarjun S, Rao A, Rajesh G, Shenoy R, Pai M. Antimicrobial efficacy of Tulsi leaf (Ocimum sanctum) extract on periodontal pathogens: An in vitro study. J Indian SocPeriodontol. 2016 Mar-Apr;20(2):145-50.
- Nadar BG, Usha GV, Lakshminarayan N. Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of 4% Tulsi Extract (Ocimum sanctum), Fluoridated and Placebo Dentifrices against Gingivitis and Plaque among 14-15 years School Children in Davangere City, India – A Triple Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial. ContempClin Dent. 2020 Jan-Mar;11(1):67-75.
- Hosadurga RR, Rao SN, Edavanputhalath R, Jose J, Rompicharla NC, Shakil M, Raju S. Evaluation of the efficacy of 2% Ocimum sanctum gel in the treatment of experimental periodontitis. Int J Pharm Investig. 2015 Jan-Mar;5(1):35-42.