The effectiveness of triphala in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis was comparable to chlorhexidine without side effects. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Efficacy of triphala mouth rinse (aqueous extracts) on dental plaque and gingivitis in children.
J Investig Clin Dent. 2014 May 22. Epub 2014 May 22. PMID: 24850703
Ritesh Bhattacharjee
AIM: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of triphala mouth rinse (aqueous) in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis among children.
METHODS: The study was a randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial, with a total of 60 school children (n = 30 in each group; triphala and chlorhexidine groups). Plaque and gingival indices were used to evaluate baseline and follow-up plaque and gingivitis.
RESULTS: A total of 57 children completed the study. Both chlorhexidine and triphala groups showed significantly lower mean gingival and plaque index scores at follow up than baseline (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the percentage change in the mean gingival index between the two groups (P = 0.826). The percentage change in the mean plaque index was significantly higher in the chlorhexidine group compared to the triphala group (P = 0.048).
CONCLUSION: The effectiveness of triphala in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis was comparable to chlorhexidine, and can be used for short-term purposes without potential side-effects. It is a cost-effective alternative in reducing plaque and gingivitis.
