Antimicrobial Property of the Newly Formulated Health Drink Against Common Oral Pathogen, Streptococcus Mutans

Abstract

An important property that is necessary in a health drink is to have good antimicrobial property. This is a first of its kind health drink that focuses primarily on oral health. The aim of the present study was to estimate the antimicrobial activity of a newly formulated health drink. The various components were weighed out and grinded to fine homogeneous powder.The sample health drink powder was prepared by weighing out 10g of whole black pepper, 18g of almonds, 15g of raisins, 10g of dried and powdered mango peel and fruit along with about 1g of turmeric powder. The same was then assessed against Streptococcus mutans by incorporating it in different dilutions in nutrient agar and incubating the same. It was observed that there was reduction in the growth with increase in concentration. The final growth cultures were compared with the positive and negative controls to estimate the efficacy of the health drink. When colonies were counted it was observed that there was a significant reduction in colonies between 200ml of the extract and 1000ml of the extract. This was a very significant finding as the usage of the health drink would in turn potentially decrease the microbial load in the oral cavity. Within the limits of the present study the formulated health drink proves to have a very good antibacterial activity against common oral pathogens and the discussion also proves the efficacy of the same against systemic pathogens as well. Further studies would lead to the introduction of a superior health drink in the market which would help the entire human race.