A REVIEW ON: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL TOOTHPASTE

A REVIEW ON: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL TOOTHPASTE

1Rohini dattarao Adaskar, 2Sayed Shahrukh Sayed Noor

SSJP’s Ojas College of Pharmacy, Ambewadi, Rewgaon Road, Jalna - 431203

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                     Toothpaste is a commonly used product by all individuals. Toothpaste is generally used for cleaning of teeth and mouth. It is also used to treat many disorders of teeth. Herbal toothpastes can be prepared using different herbal extracts of many crude drugs having antibacterial, and antimicrobial activity.

                   Herbal formulations of toothpaste are prepared using herbs like Neem leaves, Honey, Calcium Carbonate, Guava, Ginger, Clove, Black Paper, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Distilled Water, etc. These herbal toothpastes can be evaluated by different tests like Physical Examination, pH determination, Homogeneity, Foaming, and Stability.

                   The main objective of this review article is to compile the available information related to herbal toothpaste like its introduction, different formulations, and different parameters on which these herbal toothpastes can be evaluated. This information can be used by many researchers who want to do research in this area.(1)