Evaluation of Calendula officinalis as an anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis agent

Background: Calendula officinalis (C. officinalis), commonly known as pot marigold, is a medicinal herb with excellent antimicrobial, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory activity. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of C. officinalis in reducing dental plaque and gingival inflammation. Materials and Meth...

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Main Authors: Mayur Sudhakar Khairnar, Babita Pawar, Pramod Parashram Marawar, Ameet Mani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2013;volume=17;issue=6;spage=741;epage=747;aulast=Khairnar