Comparative evaluation of 4% mangosteen mouthwash with 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash as an adjunct to SRP in patients with gingivitis

Introduction: Mangosteen, a fruit indigenous to tropical rainforest regions such as Southeast Asia, has been used key component in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. It possesses antibacterial, anti-plaque, anti-inflammatory properties. While chlorhexidine mouthwash is considered the gold standard, its multiple side effects necessitate search for an herbal substitute.Aim: To evaluate anti-plaque efficacy of 4% mangosteen adjunct SRP patients with generalized moderate severe gingivitis. Methodology: The study recruited 30 participants between ages 20 70 years who had After undergoing scaling root planning (SRP) therapy, they were randomly allocated two groups: GROUP 1 (Test) received (n=15) while 2 (Control) (n=15). Participants instructed rinse their mouth 10 ml twice daily 14 days after brushing. clinical outcomes assessed Plaque Index (Silness Loe 1964) Gingival index (Loe Silness 1963) at baseline, day 14, 21. Statistical analysis was performed using student 't'-test.Result: Both group that showed significant improvements gingival plaque indices from baseline 21.Conclusion: found equally effective 0.2% reducing