COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF HERBAL TOOTHPASTE WITH POPULAR COMMERCIAL TOOTHPASTE; AN IN-VITRO STUDY

Background: Toothpaste has evolved over time, addressing oral health needs.Herbal formulations, rooted in historical practices, are gaining popularity for their perceived safety.The study explores the creation and evaluation of herbal toothpaste with various plant-based ingredients.Purpose: To prepare herbal toothpaste, and evaluate it as per standards.Methods:Herbal tooth paste was prepared using homogenization & trituration.It was evaluated for organoleptic parameters, pH, foaming power, stability, loss after drying, spreadability and abrasive property.Results: The herbal toothpaste, incorporating clove and neem leaves, adhered to quality standards outlined by the Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1940.Both lab-made and commercial samples met BIS standards for pH, foaming, spread ability, and moisture content.The lab-made toothpaste had a neutral pH of 7.9, falling within the 5.5-10.5 range, while commercial toothpaste exhibited alkaline nature.Stability was maintained without evidence of separation or degradation during storage.Conclusion: The formulated herbal toothpaste is a reliable and affordable option for oral hygiene, demonstrating effectiveness comparable to commercial counterparts.Its stability and promising results suggest potential for future use in natural dental treatments.