Potential Impact of Azadirachta indica and Syzygium aromaticum on Growth and Development of Significant Cultivable Oral Bacterial Flora

Abstract

Resistance has been reducing the effectiveness of antibiotics for the past few decades. Researchers are constantly investigating new herbal medicines which can be a better option as well. Aqueous and ethanol extraction method were followed to obtain clove buds and neem twig (datum) extracts. The obtained extracts were tested against selected bacteria using the well diffusion method and broth dilution method to assess the antimicrobial activities. The obtained data were recorded as MIC50 MIC80 and MBC (minimum bactericidal concentration). The tremendous antibacterial activities in extract of Azadirachta indica and Syzygium aromaticum were observed highest in 6.25 mg/mL of ethanol extraction method. It is concluded that neem and clove showed tremendous antimicrobial activities and both have been found quite effective in oral health even today.