Antibacterial efficacy of Mangifera indica L. kernel and Ocimum sanctum L. leaves against Enterococcus faecalis dentinal biofilm.

The eugenol, a phenolic compound present in the tulsi leaves and tannins present in mango kernel may be attributed to their antibacterial properties.[ 17 21 ] Previous study has reported 5% NaOCl to be superior over triphala and MTAD.[ 22 ] Conversely, the present study demonstrates the antibacterial efficacy of mango kernel almost equivalent to 5% NaOCl, which may well be replaced by this potential herbal extract as endodontic irrigant to overcome the deleterious effects of the conventional irrigants (NaOCl and chlorhexidine) on dentine.[ 32 33 ] CONCLUSION The activity of mango kernel was highly significant, comparable to the conventionally used 5% NaOCl.

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