The Effect of Red Ginger Essential Oil on Adherence of Streptococcus mutans
Prawati Nuraini,
Dimas Prasetianto Wicaksono,
Kittipon Laosuwan
et al.
Abstract:Streptococcus mutans is a bacterium involved in the formation of caries. Red ginger essential oil is extracted from rhizomes, has a content of natural compounds, and is used in medicine for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer. To prove the effect of red ginger essential oil on Streptococcus mutans bacteria. The agar diffusion method is performed to test antimicrobial activity and determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) against Streptococcus mutans. Furthermore, the adherence test of S… Show more
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