In Vitro Effect of Zingiber officinale Extract on Growth of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis
Joint Authors
Azizi, Arash
Aghayan, Shabnam
Zaker, Saeed
Shakeri, Mahdieh
Entezari, Navid
Lawaf, Shirin
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Objectives.
Tooth decay is an infectious disease of microbial origin.
Considering the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance due to their overuse and also their side effects, medicinal plants are now considered for use against bacterial infections.
This study aimed to assess the effects of different concentrations of Zingiber officinale extract on proliferation of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis in vitro.
Materials and Methods.
In this experimental study, serial dilutions of the extract were prepared in two sets of 10 test tubes for each bacterium (total of 20).
Standard amounts of bacterial suspension were added; 100ƛ of each tube was cultured on prepared solid agar plates and incubated at 37°C for 24 hours.
Serial dilutions of the extract were prepared in another 20 tubes and 100ƛ of each tube was added to blood agar culture medium while being prepared.
The mixture was transferred to the plates.
The bacteria were inoculated on plates and incubated as described.
Results.
The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was 0.02 mg/mL for S.
mutans and 0.3 mg/mL for S.
sanguinis.
The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was 0.04 mg for S.
mutans and 0.6 mg for S.
sanguinis.
Conclusion.
Zingiber officinale extract has significant antibacterial activity against S.
mutans and S.
sanguinis cariogenic microorganisms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Azizi, Arash& Aghayan, Shabnam& Zaker, Saeed& Shakeri, Mahdieh& Entezari, Navid& Lawaf, Shirin. 2015. In Vitro Effect of Zingiber officinale Extract on Growth of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Azizi, Arash…[et al.]. In Vitro Effect of Zingiber officinale Extract on Growth of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Azizi, Arash& Aghayan, Shabnam& Zaker, Saeed& Shakeri, Mahdieh& Entezari, Navid& Lawaf, Shirin. In Vitro Effect of Zingiber officinale Extract on Growth of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis. International Journal of Dentistry. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065472