Effect of Turmeric Concentrations on the Rate of Growth of Oral Bacteria—An In-Vitro Study

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect varying concentrations a turmeric solution on growth rates oral bacteria sampled from dental students. Methods: Bacterial cultures were grown overnight in aerobic conditions plaque samples obtained five test subjects. With exception control, exposed different treatments; including chlorhexidine gluconate 2 mg/mL, prepared (TS) mouthwash: TS 0.25 mL (7.375 mg/mL), 0.5 (14.75 1 (29.50 mg/mL). Growth rate bacterial assessed by monitoring changes optical density readings at 600 nm hourly intervals for six-hour period. data plotted exponential trend used calculate individual growth. Data analyzed using one-way ANOVA with significance confirmed Tukey-HSD test. Results: observed solution, significantly greater (p < 0.05) when compared medium alone. There significant difference found between against solutions. Conclusion: Comparison suggested that solutions 7.357 29.5 mg/mL (0.25–1 mL) unlikely exhibit bacteriostatic or bactericidal properties, and, conversely, increased Considering result, it is mouthwash made store-bought would have any antibacterial effects bacteria, may even promote