Anti-halitosis effects of Aegopodium podagraria

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Among various natural substances, Aegopodium podagraria seed contains oil and various minerals, and because of its unique fragrance, it has been widely used since ancient times as medicine and spice. It has been reported that A. podagraria seed oil has anti-bacterial effects on Streptococcus mutans and that hot water extracts from Foeniculum vulgare extract are effective in preventing cavities. Accordingly, the present study investigated whether A. podagraria seed extracts can effectively eliminate halitosis in the oral cavity and improve the oral health of patients suffering from halitosis. In this study, the dried sample was powdered by a pin crusher and the powders were extracted 3 times with ethanol. The extract was filtered through filter paper and evaporated using a vacuum rotary evaporator. As a result of test using BB checker, the anti-halitosis effects of A. podagraria seed extract were shown to be statistically significant. According to the results of the present study, A. podagraria seed extracts, an herbal medicine, showed noticeable reducing effects in suppressing halitosis. © Research India Publications.

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