Antifungal activity of a toothpaste containing Ganodermalucidum against Candida albicans - an in vitro study
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Introduction: Candida albicans is the most common oral fungus associated with oral candidial infections. Various antifungal agents are in use and the search is on for more agents showing anti candidial properties. Ganodermalucidum has been in use in Traditional Chinese Medicine for years. Literature supports the use of this Ganodermalucidum as a medicinal mushroom for its antimicrobial, antiviral properties. Objectives: Varying concentrations of a toothpaste containing Ganodermalucidum was tested in vitro for its antifungal properties against Candida albicans. Method: The activity of a Ganoderma containing toothpaste against Candida albicans was tested by serial broth dilution method and was expressed by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Results: The toothpaste exhibited antifungal properties against the tested organism. The MIC value of Candida albicans was found to be less than 02 mgm /ml.
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