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In vitro study of the inhibitory effect of the ethanolic extract of passiflora edulis on the streptococcus mutans strain carried out in Lima-Peru 2022
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2022-07-16) Ugaz Bustamante, Avril Cherish; Girano Castaños, Jorge Alberto
In recent decades, there has been growing interest in natural therapies due to their various advantages, such as low cost and effectiveness for addressing a variety of health issues, including in the field of dentistry. The inhibitory effect of the ethanolic extract of Passiflora edulis on the Streptococcus mutans strain was evaluated. Antimicrobial activity was assessed using the disk diffusion method by measuring the growth diameter of the inhibition zone on Mueller-Hinton Agar plates with 5% blood; bacterial growth was halted compared to positive control groups. Finally, all relevant data collected were recorded in a laboratory sheet. Passiflora edulis showed inhibitory effects at different concentrations against the Streptococcus mutans strain. As concentrations dropped below 50%, inhibition halos decreased to 6mm, which was observed up to 48 hours of exposure. Inhibition halos of 24mm were found after 48 hours of exposure to 100% ethanolic extract of P. edulis on S. mutans. Passiflora edulis exhibited antimicrobial activity against S. mutans strains, suggesting the need for further investigation into this plant as an alternative to various anticariogenic products or irrigating agents currently available in the Peruvian market.