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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Effect of Ginger, Apple Cider Vinegar against Streptococcus Mutans, Enterococcus Faecalis
Sakshi Malik1, Mushir Mulla2, Safeena A K Saheb3
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Daswani Dental College and Research Centre, Kota, Rajasthan, India.
Introduction:
Oral infections are most frequently caused by three oral microorganisms: Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), and Candida albicans (C. albicans).
Objectives:
To evaluate antimicrobial potential of 10% ginger extract (GE) and apple vinegar against S. Mutans, E. faecalis, and C. albicans.
Materials And Method:
The GE and apple cider vinegar (ACV) were tested for microbiological evaluation to identify the inhibitory zone using the agar disk diffusion test against S. mutans, C. albicans, and E. faecalis.
Result:
The 10% ethanolic GE and ACV showed a maximum zone of inhibition zone against S. mutans, E. Faecalis, and C. albicans. The intragroup comparison was insignificant.
Conclusion:
Apple vinegar and 10% ethanolic GE were shown to have good antimicrobial properties against all three tested pathogens.
