Is tulsi good for oral health?
- Tulsi leaves are quite effective in treating common oral infections. When chewed, tulsi leaves help in maintaining oral hygiene.
- Antibacterial agents namely carvacrol and terpene are present in this plant.
- Massage with tulsi powder have reported to be highly effective in many gingival and periodontal diseases. The tulsi extract has high antimicrobial activity against streptococcus mutans.
- The streptococcus mutans has been reported to be key microorganism causing dental caries.