Table 2.
Composition of C formulation—mouthwash with B. dracunculifolia.
| Ingredients | Function | (% p/p) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium fluoride | Active | 0.05 |
| Sodium benzoate | Conservative | 0.10 |
| Sodium saccharin | Sweetener | 0.15 |
| Xylitol | Sweetener | 2.50 |
| Menthol | Freshness | 0.20 |
| Methylparaben | Conservative | 0.10 |
| Mint flavor | Corrective | 0.20 |
| Essential oil of B. dracunculifolia | Active/oil phase | 0.04 |
| Hydroethanolic extract of B. dracunculifolia | Main active component | 0.16 |
| PEG 40 | Surfactant | 6.59 |
| Sorbitol | Cosurfactant | 6.59 |
| Glycerol | Cosurfactant | 6.59 |
| Purified water | Vehicle | 100.00 |