Assessing the phenolic content and antimicrobial properties of Cinnamomum porrectum, Dioscorea bulbifera, and Tristaniopsis whiteana extracts for anticaries agent

Abstract

In this study, we have assessed the phenolic content and antimicrobial properties of three plants (Cinnamomum porrectum, Dioscorea bulbifera, and Tristaniopsis whiteana) against S. mutans and S. sobrinus, bacteria known to contribute to dental caries. The study focused on investigating the antimicrobial properties using the nutrient broth dilution method. Phytochemical screeing was performed using quantitative analysis, which revealed the total polyphenol and total tannin content in the studied plants. The results of the antimicrobial activity test prove that extracts from T. whiteana exhibibited strong inhibition activity against S. sobrinus and S. mutans. The inhibition rates were measured at 76.3% and 72.18%, repectively. These findings suggest that extracts from T. whiteana have the potential to be effective antimicrobial agent against these bacteria. Based on these results, the study concluded that the tested plant extracts have proven antimicrobial efficacy, supporting their potential use as natural antimicrobial. The study highlighted T. whiteana as the promising candidate among tree plants in this study, by demonstrating strong potential as an anticaries agent against microorganisms responsible for dental caries. Furthermore, research and exploration of these plant extracts may supply valuable insight into their mechanisms of action and their potential application in the field of medicine.