"For their study, the team collated the results of five different studies on the topic. They found that mouthwash made from high concentrations of garlic extract can be just as effective - and even offer longer-lasting protection - compared to those containing chlorhexidine. This antiseptic is the active ingredient in high street products such as Corsodyl, Covonia and Savlon. The findings suggest that garlic extract mouthwash could be a 'viable alternative' to chlorhexidine in certain products, the authors said."
"'Chlorhexidine is widely used as a gold standard mouthwash but is associated with side effects and concerns over antimicrobial resistance,' the authors wrote in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. 'Garlic, known for natural antimicrobial properties, has emerged as a potential alternative.' Research has already established garlic as one of nature's most potent antibacterial and antifungal crops. Extracts have been used in a range of health products designed to boost heart health, immune function and circulation."
High-concentration garlic extract mouthwash matches or exceeds chlorhexidine in reducing salivary bacteria and can provide longer-lasting protection. A meta-analysis combining five studies found that over one week a 3% garlic extract mouthwash was significantly more effective at reducing salivary bacteria than a 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic used in commercial mouthwashes such as Corsodyl, Covonia and Savlon and is associated with side effects including teeth staining, altered taste and oral burning. Garlic extract causes greater oral discomfort and a strong odour but generally produces fewer or less severe chemical-type side effects. Garlic extracts also have established antibacterial and antifungal properties and appear in various health products.
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