Research Article

A Randomized Clinical Trial of Schinus terebinthifolius Mouthwash to Treat Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis

Table 2

Pharmaceutical formulations of the experimental and control mouthwashes used in the study.

FormulationExperimental ArmControl

Active productStem bark tincture of
S. terebinthifolius*  
Concentration: 0.3125%
0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate
Sodium saccharine0.3%0.3%
Strawberry smell0.3%0.3%
Red dye0.1%0.2%
Distilled waterq.s.q.s.

Specifications: soluble in water; density: 0.910 g/mL; extractor liquid: hydroalcoholic solution; alcohol strength: 60° GL; dry residue: 2.0%.