Table 5.
The effect of extracts on the degradation of microbial biofilms (percentages).
| Bacteria | OD (570 nm) | CHX 0.2 (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample 1 (%) | Sample 2 (%) | Sample 3 (%) | ||
| E. coli | 11 | 8 | 10 | 70 |
| S. aureus | 12 | 9 | 11 | 70 |
| S. mutans | 8 | 10 | 10 | 72 |
| S. salivarius | 10 | 10 | 11 | 75 |
| S. mitis | 11 | 10 | 11 | 73 |
| L. acidophilus | 12 | 9∗ | 13∗∗ | 71 |
| C. albicans | 7 | 10 | 11 | 70 |
All samples were tested three times in independent experiments. The difference was significant between the samples and control (CHX 0.2%) (p < 0.01). Results show the insignificant difference between samples. Urmia (sample 1), Qom (sample 2), and Jarquyeh (sample 3).