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“ KAYMITO LEAVES DECOCTION AS ANTISEPTIC MOUTHWASH ”
Submitted by:
Ronnel S. Pinote
I- INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the study
As an effective mouthwash is one that does not only make the breath fresh but also serves as an antiseptic. It should not simply mask the effective mouth odor caused by excessive activity of anaerobic bacteria inhabiting the mouth. There is a need to prevent the increase in the population.
B. Statement of the problem
A mouthwash is a solution in addition to regular oral hygiene methods such as brushing and flossing. Alternative mouth gargles can be prepared from locally available plants such as herbs and fruit bearing ones. Certain plant parts may have active ingredients that have antimicrobial activity. An example is the peppermint that contains essential oils found to be efficient in neutralizing mouth conditions and in freshening breath.
This study Aims to answer following questions:
• Is Kaymito leaves decoction can be effective mouthwash?
• Is the peppermint that contains essential oils can be effective in neutralizing mouth conditions and in freshening breath?
C. Significance of the study
In this study the people will benefit because they can use it in the prevention of dental diseases and maintenance of the oral health and it can be used for preventing gums and oral infections.
D. Scope and Delimitation of the study
This study only tested the feasibility of using decoction prepared from kaymito leaves as mouthwash
II- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
A. Review of Literature
Kaymito (chrisophyllum cainito) is a common angiosperm in tropical countries. This fruit-bearing tree has leathery oblong leaves that are dark green and