Antimicrobial activity of Punica granatum and Psidium guajava on Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis: An In-Vitro study.

摘要

ABSTRACT Antimicrobial agents have been used to eliminate oral pathogens. The excessive use of conventional antimicrobial agents has resulted in microbial resistance, imbalance in oral flora and numerous adverse effects. These draw backs have provoked researchers to search an alternate novel antimicrobial agents that are safe and specific for oral pathogens. The use of plants as therapeutic agents has been gaining interest of late due to its reduced adverse effects. E faecalis is one of the maj.