Review on Formulation of Polyherbal Toothpaste Using Medicinal Plants

Abstract

Toothpaste is a gel or paste formulation product and is use to clean and maintain oral hygiene with the aid of toothbrush. But some of these substances show undesirable side effects such as tooth staining and altered taste. India is that the largest producer of healthful herbs and is termed the “Botanical Garden of the world”. The objective of the present review to formulate herbal toothpaste containing natural ingredients like clove fruit, Neem leaves, Honey and Acacia powder, Betel, Peppermint, Turmeric, Guava etc. which were traditionally used for tooth cleaning. They not only show antimicrobial property for naturally action diseases however even have essential concentration of bound phytochemical present in them which will profit our body in some ways. Based on increased usage of herbal cosmetics we tried to make a comprehensive review on herbal toothpaste that helps to maintain a proper oral hygiene and free from periodontal disorder, reduce stain, gingivitis, calculus and caries. The present review gives basic information regarding antimicrobial potential of various herbs, formulation excipients, that can be used in preparation of toothpaste. Herbal toothpaste which can be used as a tool for proper oral hygiene and to overcome the side effect of the conventional toothpaste by synthetic ingredients.