rct
    2011

    Effect of Triphala mouthwash on the caries status

    Bajaj N, Tandon S

    Published in International Journal of Ayurveda Research

    Methodology

    Randomized controlled trial comparing 0.6% Triphala mouthwash with chlorhexidine and placebo in schoolchildren

    Key Findings

    Triphala rinse reduced Streptococcus mutans counts and plaque scores similar to chlorhexidine over the study period

    Conclusions

    Triphala mouthwash reduced cariogenic bacteria and plaque comparably to chlorhexidine

    Limitations

    Single-center trial in children; microbiological surrogate endpoints

    Supplements Studied

    Triphala rinse reduced Streptococcus mutans counts and plaque scores similar to chlorhexidine

    Study Details

    Year:2011
    Sample Size:60
    Duration:4 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

    Access Study

    View on DOIView on PubMedOriginal Source

    This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.