Development Guidelines of Herbal Mouthwash Prototype Product

แนวทางการพัฒนาต้นแบบผลิตภัณฑ์น้ำยาบ้วนปากสมุนไพร

Abstract

         This study aimed to develop a prototype of herbal mouthwash product and to examine its physical quality and microbial contamination. The results of the study consisted of 2 parts as follows: 1) The result of the development of the herbal mouthwash formula, with 3 criteria for herb selection: (1) herbs that can treat herpes, heal oral ulcers and reduce inflammation; (2) herbs that can inhibit or kill microorganisms that cause herpes, and have anti-inflammatory properties on the oral mucosa; and (3) herbs that are easily available or harvested from the community. The herbs used as ingredients in the formula must meet 2/3 of the criteria. It was found that 6 herbs met the criteria, namely Snake plant, Siamese rough bush, Cloves, Mangosteen, Salt, and Menthol crystals. Therefore, 2 prototype formulas were produced. 2) The result of the physical quality and microbial contamination of the prototype product showed that Formula 1 was a clear, brown liquid with no sediment and a slight smell of wild creeper and cloves. Formula 2 was a clear, purple liquid with no sediment and a slight smell of cloves. And the results of the microbial quality test found that there was no contamination from gastrointestinal microbiota, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. and Clostridium spp. Therefore, the results of this research are a guideline for developing a prototype of herbal mouthwash product and to promote the use of Thai traditional medicine wisdom in proper health care. It was found that the prototype of herbal mouthwash product, Formula 2, had the best physical characteristics and was therefore suitable for further development into a commercial product. However, further stability testing should be performed.