Table 6.
The biofilm reduction percentage of species treated with samples of A, E, Z, F, and chlorhexidine 0.2%
| CHX 0.2% | OD (570 nm) | Bacteria | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F% | Z% | E% | A% | ||
| 73*** | 24*** | 12 | 8 | 2 | C. albicans |
| 75*** | 24*** | 9 | 3 | 3 | S. mutans |
| 74*** | 35*** | 17** | 12 | 4 | S. mitis |
| 78*** | 23** | 13 | 9 | 3 | S. salivarius |
| 72*** | 23*** | 15** | 13* | 5 | L. acidophilus |
| 78*** | 30*** | 12 | 9 | 2 | E. coli |
| 75*** | 25*** | 10 | 11 | 2 | S. aureus |
All samples were tested three times in independent experiments
A: Arctium lappa, E: Echinacea purpurea, Z: Zateria multiflora, F: Formulation, CHX: Chlorhexidine
Significance level of p < 0.05 (*); or p < 0.01 (**); or p < 0.001 (***) in comparison with control group