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    2023

    Effect of lemon essential oil on halitosis

    Unknown authors

    Published in Oral Diseases

    Key Findings

    48 volunteers gargling lemon essential oil, CPC, chlorhexidine or hydrogen peroxide; lemon oil reduced volatile sulphur compounds for about 60 minutes.

    Conclusions

    Lemon essential oil inhibits salivary bacteria and reduces volatile sulphur compound production in halitosis.

    Related Health Concerns

    Tongue Coating

    Study Details

    Year:2023
    Quality Score:4/10

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