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Current Therapeutic Research
Volume 71, Number 2, April 2010
	 129
Accepted for publication January 22, 2010.	 doi:10.1016/j.curtheres.2010.03.002
© 2010 Excerpta Medica Inc. All rights reserved.	 0011-393X/$ - see front matter
Effect of a Variety of Chinese Herbs and an
Herb-Containing Dentifrice on Volatile Sulfur
Compounds Associated With Halitosis: An In Vitro
Analysis
Ming-yu Li, DDS1; Jun Wang, DDS1; and Zhu-ting Xu, MD2
1Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology,
9th People’s Hospital, Medical College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s
Republic of China; and 2Shanghai 8th Hospital, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
Abstract
Background: The principal components of halitosis are volatile sulfur com-
pounds (VSCs) such as hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, and dimethylsulfide or
compounds such as butyric acid, propionic acid, putrescine, and cadaverine.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Chinese herbs on
VSCs in vitro.
Methods: Saliva samples from volunteers were used as the source for the evalua-
tion of bacterial activity and VSC inhibition. Extracted substances from Chinese herbs
were identified by VSC inhibition tests with a Halimeter and microbial sensitivity
testing. The effectiveness on halitosis was compared between a dentifrice containing
one of the effective Chinese herbs (ie, chrysanthemum flower [Chrysanthemum morifolium
flos]), 4 commercially available antihalitosis dentifrices, and a positive control that re-
ceived no treatment.
Results: Ten volunteers provided saliva samples for VSC testing. Of the 40 herbs
tested, 14 extracts had percent inhibition rates of VSCs >50%. Ten herbs showed
greatest effect against all culturable microorganisms with bacterial inhibition >70%.
There was a weak positive correlation between bacteriostasis and the anti-VSC activity
of the herbs with a correlation coefficient of 0.2579 (Pearson). The mean (SD) values
of the VSC testing were as follows: dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower,
55.91 (8.16) ppb; Crest Tea Refreshing Dentifrice®, 48.39 (7.48) ppb (P = NS); Cor-
tex Phellodendri Dentifrice®, 139.90 (14.70) ppb (P < 0.01); Colgate Total Plus
Whitening®, 120.94 (15.58) ppb (P < 0.01); Zhong Hua Chinese Herbs Dentifrice®,
136.96 (13.06) ppb (P < 0.01); and positive control, 312.38 (28.58) ppb (P < 0.01).
Conclusions: Of 40 herbs tested, 14 Chinese herbs were found to be effective
for VSC inhibition. A dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower reduced the for-
mation of VSC in vitro, showing a significantly greater effect than the control group
and 3 of 4 dentifrices already on the market. (Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2010;71:129–
140) © 2010 Excerpta Medica Inc.
Key words: Chinese herbs, halitosis, volatile sulfur compounds, dentifrice.
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Introduction
Halitosis (oral malodor) is defined as an offensive odor arising from the oral cavity.
Halitosis is generally diagnosed by organoleptic examination and gas chromatograph-
ic analysis of the main source of halitosis, volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs).1 The
etiology of halitosis involves many intra- and extra-oral factors such as gingivitis,
periodontitis, nasal inflammation, chronic sinusitis, diabetes mellitus, liver insuffi-
ciency, cirrhosis, uremia, lung carcinoma, trimethylaminuria, and postnasal drip.2 The
most common (90%) source of halitosis, however, is the oral cavity itself.3
The principal components of halitosis are VSCs such as hydrogen sulfide, methyl
mercaptan, and dimethylsulfide4 or compounds such as butyric acid, propionic acid,
putrescine, and cadaverine.5 VSCs in the air from the mouth are the only type of gases
correlated with the strength of halitosis.6 A statistically significant correlation was
found between clinical organoleptic diagnosis of halitosis and VSC level determina-
tion via Halimeter.7
Gram-negative organisms (mostly anaerobes) are the bacteria responsible for halito-
sis,3,8–10 particularly those residing on the posterior dorsum of the tongue, which utilize
sulfur-containing amino acids of primarily cysteine and methionine10–12 to produce
VSCs.13 Dental conditions such as gingivitis, periodontal disease, gross carious lesions,
and poor oral hygiene have been found to contribute to halitosis.3,11,14–18
Halitosis can be prevented by tooth brushing and mouthwash.19 There are thera-
peutic methods and products that are effective against halitosis in long-term clinical
studies20: usage of masking products, mechanical reduction of microorganisms and
their substrates, chemical reduction of microorganisms, and chemical neutralization
of odorous compounds. The VSCs are changed into harmless compounds with no odor
with the use of dentifrices and mouth rinses containing chlorine derivatives.21,22
There are other ingredients (eg, stannous fluoride, essential oils, triclosan) that have
been used in the treatment of halitosis. Triclosan seems less effective than metal ions
and oxidizing agents in the treatment of halitosis and essential oils and cetylpyri-
dinium chloride are only effective at reducing odor for 2 to 3 hours.20 Metal ions and
oxidizing agents, such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine dioxide, and iminium, are ac-
tive in neutralizing VSCs.20 Zinc has been found to be an effective and safe metal for
reducing odor at concentrations of ≥1%.20
The role of preventing halitosis with an herb may provide an alternative approach
to developing new treatments. The aim of the present study was to investigate a po-
tential inhibition of bacterial activity and VSC by Chinese herb extracts. Extracts
from various herbs were assessed by bacterial activity and VSC inhibition tests in
vitro. A potent inhibitor was determined and formulated into a dentifrice. The po-
tency of the dentifrice containing the herb extract was evaluated by the same test.
Materials and Methods
Bacterial Source of Halitosis
The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the 9th People’s Hospital,
Medical College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.
Volunteers were included in the study based on their VSC values alone. Volunteers
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provided informed written consent prior to study initiation. Bacterial species in the
samples were also not identified. Whole paraffin-stimulated saliva was collected from
the donors by use of a sterile container. One milliliter of saliva was collected by each
volunteer. All samples were mixed and processed as one batch for further analysis. The
entire mixed bacterium specimen was incubated anaerobically in Wilkins-Chalgren
anaerobe broth (Oxoid, Oxoid Ltd., Hampshire, United Kingdom) in an anaerobic
workstation (Bugbox, Ruskinn Technology Ltd., Bridgend, United Kingdom) with
80% N2, 10% H2, and 10% CO2 at 37°C for ≥4 days. After incubation, the entire
bacteria were ready for bacterial activity test and VSC inhibition testing.
Preparation of Extracts
The herbs used in this study were purchased from the Affiliated Shanghai 9th Peo-
ple’s Hospital (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China).
Dry herbs were ground with a mill to 5-mm particles and macerated with deionized
water (10 g/50 mL). Decocted in water twice at 100°C for 10 minutes, the fluid ex-
tracts were merged and concentrated as the primary herb solution for testing. The
herb concentrations were calculated using the following formula:
(dry weight – dish weight/wet weight – dish weight) × 100%.
VSC Inhibition Test
The entire suspension of bacterium specimen was further diluted to a density equal
to that of a no.1 McFarland standard to obtain a similar concentration. In 2 mL of fresh
anaerobe broth, 0.1 mL of bacterial suspension plus 0.1 mL of the various herb primary
solutions were added. For negative controls, tube ranks containing herb agent only
were created; for positive controls, ranks containing bacteria only were created. After
anaerobic incubation of 48 hours, VSCs were measured with a sulfide monitor Halime-
ter (Model RH-17K, Interscan Corporation, Chatsworth, California). A Halimeter was
connected with the incubated tube by a latex pipe, with an injection needle inserted
into a silicone seal of the tube. Negative control values were deducted from the gross
value to obtain the VSC test values (VSC test value = VSC actual value – negative
control). Percent inhibition rates of VSCs were calculated with the following formula:
(positive control – VSC test value)/positive control × 100%.
The tests were carried out by quadruplicating samples for each herb and the results
provided are a mean value.
Bacterial Activity Test
Concurrent with the VSC tests above, from each tube, 50 µL of treated bacterial
suspension was removed and smeared on new plates (Wilkins-Chalgren anaerobe agar,
Difco, Detroit, Michigan) for bacterial colony count after being incubated for another
48 hours. Bacterial activity percentage (bacteriostatic rate) was calculated with the
following formula:
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(bacterial colony count of positive control – bacterial colony count of test)/
bacterial colony count of positive control × 100%.
Preparation of Dentifrices Containing the Active Component From
Chinese Herbs
Chrysanthemum flower, one of the effective extracts based on testing, was selected
to be formulated into a dentifrice. Chrysanthemum flower was selected to be formu-
lated into a dentifrice based on the high test data, taste, and known toxicity although
it was not the most potent inhibitor. A new dentifrice formula is summarized in
Table I. The dentifrice was produced by the Yunnan Dentifrice Manufactory Inc.
(Kunming, People’s Republic of China).
VSC Inhibition Test of a Dentifrice Containing Chrysanthemum Flower
Four commercially available dentifrices were used as controls: Crest Tea Refreshing
Dentifrice® (Procter & Gamble [China] Ltd., Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China.
Expiration date: April 2008; lot/batch number, 95099534), which contains triclosan
and tea polyphenol; Cortex Phellodendri Dentifrice® (Qingdao Lion Daily Necessities
Chemicals Co., Ltd., Qingdao, People’s Republic of China. Expiration date: Septem-
ber 2007; lot/batch number, 01042872), which contains Cortex phellodendri; Colgate
Total Plus Whitening® (Colgate-Palmolive [Guangzhou] Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, Peo-
ple’s Republic of China. Expiration date: June 2008; lot/batch number, P18105090),
which contained triclosan; and Zhong Hua Chinese Herbs Dentifrice® (Unilever
[China] Ltd., Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. Expiration date: May 2008; lot/
batch number, 6103860A), which contains honeysuckle (lonicera) flower. A slurry was
prepared by mixing the dentifrice and water in a 1:3 ratio (9 g dentifrice: 27 g water),
followed by autoclave treatment (121°C, 15 min). After centrifugation, the superna-
Table I. Dentifrice formulation containing a Chinese herb-derived
inhibitor.
Ingredient	 Approximate % of Formulation
Binding agents	 1.0–1.2
Humectants	 22–30
Chinese herb-derived inhibitor
   (Chrysanthemum flower)	 0.5–1.0
Sweetener	 0.1–0.2
Preservative	 0.1–0.3
Flavoring agent	 1.0–1.2
Dodecyl sodium sulfate	 0.5–1.0
Calcium carbonate	 50
Pigment	 0.1
Deionized water	 Remainder
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tant was used as primary solution for testing. Bacterial activity and VSC inhibition
testing was conducted as described previously.
Statistics
SPSS 11.5 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois) was used to analyze the correlation
of VSCs to bacteriostatic rate (Pearson correlation analysis). The differences in group
data were analyzed by means of 2-way ANOVA. To analyze the differences between
the dentifrices, a further paired t test was used. P  0.05 was considered statistically
significant.
Results
Of 10 volunteers enrolled, 5 had periodontal disease and 5 did not. The volunteer’s
detailed oral hygiene data were not recorded. Their mean VSC values were ~250 ppb
(Table II); halitometry values of VSC 150 ppb were considered normal.23
Of the 40 extracts analyzed, it was found that 14 plant extracts had inhibition of
VSCs 50% (Table III). The percent inhibition of VSCs for the 14 ranged from
50.39% to 70.69% and included the following: acanthopanax root, chrysanthemum
flower, cirsium root, coptis rhizome, eupatorium, gallnut of Chinese sumac, honey-
suckle flower, isatis root, moutan root bark, phellodendron bark, schisandra fruit,
stemona root, winter jasmine flower, and wintermelon peel. It was also found that
agrimony, chrysanthemum flower, cirsium root, clover flower, gallnut of Chinese sumac,
goldthread rhizome, honeysuckle flower, houtuynia, isatis root, and moutan root bark
had a greater effect on microorganisms, with percent inhibition 70%. A weak posi-
tive correlation was found between bacteriostasis and the anti-VSC activity of all herbs
with a correlation coefficient of 0.2579 (Pearson).
Table II. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the source for volatile
sulfur compound (VSC) samples (N = 10).
Disease State/			 VSC Value,
Patient No.	 Sex	 Age, y	 ppb
Normal periodontal health
   1	 Female	 35	 255
   2	 Male	 42	 267
   3	 Male	 44	 272
   4	 Female	 29	 241
   5	 Female	 40	 220
Periodontal disease
   6	 Male	 56	 274
   7	 Male	 43	 225
   8	 Female	 28	 266
   9	 Male	 32	 253
   10	 Male	 31	 255
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Table III. Effect of Chinese herbs on the percent inhibition rates of volatile sulfur compounds (PIRVSC) and bacterial sensitivity
percent (BSP). Data are mean (SD) %.*
Common Name Botanical Name PIRVSC BSP
Acanthopanax root bark Acanthopanax gracilistylus cortex radix 63.53 (19.17) 40.39 (9.52)
Agrimony Agrimonia pilosa herba 18.63 (5.08) 75.54 (22.13)
Ampelopsis root Ampelopsis radix 33.73 (11.05) 45.22 (19.65)
Angelica root (dahurica) Angelica dahurica radix 31.08 (8.14) 25.28 (12.91)
Borax Borax 25.59 (5.11) 45.45 (13.75)
Camphor tree Cinnamomum camphora 25.29 (7.18) 50.14 (14.03)
Chrysanthemum flower Chrysanthemum morifolium flos 70.59 (21.64) 70.48 (17.17)
Cirsium root, Japanese thistle root Cirsium japonicum radix 64.90 (15.69) 74.04 (23.38)
Clover flower bud Eugenia catyophyllata flos 26.96 (5.48) 71.27 (20.31)
Eupatorium Eupatorium fortunei herba 51.96 (18.33) 25.98 (7.01)
Field mint, mentha Mentha haplocalyx herb 21.67 (9.03) 33.30 (4.38)
Flavescent sophora root Radix sophorae flavescentis 19.22 (3.72) 50.04 (12.76)
Gallnut (cocoon) of Chinese sumac Rhus chinensis galla 50.88 (15.45) 77.43 (25.04)
Gingko nut Ginkgo biloba semen 43.82 (11.38) 30.37 (12.70)
Goldthread rhizome Coptis chinensis 70.69 (14.95) 78.31 (20.76)
Hawthorn fruit, charred Crataegi fructus carbinosatum 20.78 (4.97) 45.17 (16.04)
Herba hedyotis diffusae Hedyotis diffusa willd 33.14 (4.33) 35.28 (8.51)
Honeysuckle flower Lonicera japonica flos 57.94 (17.36) 75.75 (19.17)
Houtuynia Houttuynia cordata herba cum radix 26.37 (6.70) 75.53 (24.61)
Indigo (isatis) leaf processed, powdered Indigo pulverata levis (powder) 30.20 (8.30) 45.29 (9.13)
Indigo or isatis leaves Isatis tinctoria folium 31.76 (6.18) 40.15 (8.20)
Isatis root, woad root Isatis tinctoria radix 57.16 (11.63) 70.61 (20.34)
Licorice root medium Glycyrrhizae uralensis radix 11.47 (3.15) 30.54 (5.88)
(continued)
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Common Name Botanical Name PIRVSC BSP
Lycium fruit, Chinese wolfberry Lycium barbarum fructus 33.33 (5.29) 50.23 (12.71)
Moutan root bark or tree peony root bark Moutan cortex radix 68.73 (17.35) 70.05 (20.04)
Ophiopogonis tuber, cut open Ophiopogonis japonicum tuber 13.92 (3.13) 45.11 (11.27)
Pearl powder Pearl 22.65 (7.55) 35.38 (8.35)
Phellodendron bark or Amur cork tree bark Phellodendri cortex 58.63 (13.44) 30.34 (6.17)
Polygonum vine Polygoni multiflori caulis 28.33 (4.32) 35.27 (7.00)
Safflower flower powder Carthamus tinctorius flos 16.96 (4.02) 30.09 (5.61)
Scabious patrinia Patrinia scabiosaefolia 24.80 (5.22) 50.75 (13.15)
Schisandra fruit or “five flavored seed” Schisandra chinensis fructus 59.61 (13.13) 30.44 (7.38)
Seaweed Sargassum pallidum herba 39.61 (8.56) 30.58 (7.08)
Shinyleaf pricklyash root Zanthoxylum nitidum (Roxb) 27.94 (6.40) 55.73 (14.07)
Stemona root Stemona sessilifolia radix 61.18 (22.29) 35.73 (6.33)
Sweetgum fruit Artemisia anomala 14.02 (3.09) 40.83 (8.97)
Torreya seeds Torreya grandis semen 13.33 (4.36) 33.13 (7.35)
Winter jasmine flower Jasminum polyanthum 57.65 (8.78) 50.55 (14.61)
Wintermelon peel Benicasa hispida epicarpium 50.39 (13.24) 35.72 (7.36)
Wood ear or Tremella fruiting body Tremela fuciformis fructificatio 23.63 (8.01) 40.46 (7.25)
*The differences in group data were analyzed by means of 2-way ANOVA tests. F(VSCs) = 9.01, F(BSP) = 8.95; P  0.05. The VSCs value and the
bacteriostatic rate assume a correlation coefficient of 0.2579 (Pearson). There was a significant difference between the 2 groups in a post hoc Fisher
least significant difference test.
Table III (continued).
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The results of the dentifrice testing are shown in Table IV. It was found that the
dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower had significantly better antimicrobial
susceptibility (180.06 [11.86] CFU) than the Cortex Phellodendri Dentifrice (259.52
[18.73] CFU; P  0.05). VSC inhibition was significantly better in the chrysanthemum-
containing dentifrice (55.91 [8.16] ppb) than that in the Cortex Phellodendri Dentifrice
(139.90 [14.70] ppb]), Colgate Total Plus Whitening (120.94 [15.58] ppb]), and
Zhong Hua Chinese Herbs Dentifrice (136.96 [13.06] ppb; P  0.01).
There was no significant difference between the dentifrice containing chrysanthe-
mum flower and the Crest Tea Refreshing Dentifrice (48.39 [7.48] ppb) with regard
to VSC inhibition; however, the bacterial susceptibility was significantly better in the
branded formulation (105.47 [5.34] CFU; P  0.01).
Discussion
The herbs used in this study are based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine.24
Traditionally, they have been used for treating inflammation and detumescence in
Chinese folklore medicine.
Mixed saliva microflora specimen was used as the source of halitosis in this study.
The saliva sample mixed from different persons represents a typical example of people
Table IV. Results of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) producing tests and microbial sen-
sitivity tests of the dentifrice containing the Chinese herbs-derived inhibitor
and 4 commercially available dentifrices. Data are mean (SD).
	 Bacteria Colony
Dentifrice	 Count, CFUs	 VSCs, ppb
Dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower	 180.06 (11.86)a,b	 55.91 (8.16)c
Crest Tea Refreshing Dentifriced 	 105.47 (5.34)e	 48.39 (7.48)
Cortex Phellodendri Dentifricef	 259.52 (18.73)	 139.90 (14.70)
Colgate Total Plus Whiteningg	 160.53 (29.39)	 120.94 (15.58)
Zhong Hua Chinese Herbs Dentifriceh	 229.51 (16.33)	 136.96 (13.06)
Positive controli	 640.48 (32.66)	 312.38 (28.58)
P (inner group ANOVA test)	 P  0.01	 P  0.01
a	P  0.05 versus Cortex Phellodendri Dentifrice (paired t test).
b	P  0.01 versus positive control (paired t test).
c	P  0.01 versus all except CREST Tea Refreshing Dentifrice (paired t test).
d	Trademark: Procter  Gamble (China) Ltd., Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; contains triclosan
and tea.
e	P  0.01 versus dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower (paired t test).
f	Trademark: Qingdao Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals Co., Ltd., Qingdao, People’s Republic of China;
contains Cortex phellodendri.
g	Trademark: Colgate-Palmolive (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; contains
triclosan.
h	Trademark: Unilever (China) Ltd., Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; contains honeysuckle
(Lonicera) flower.
i	No treatment.
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who have halitosis. Halitosis may be mainly related to mixed oral microflora but not
a single species of bacteria. Therefore, mixed salivary microflora has been used as the
halitosis-generation sample in many investigations.25–28 Although salivary incubation
assays reflect planktonic cultures that may differ from the in vivo environment,29
these assays are commonly used in halitosis studies. It has been suggested that a mixed
saliva microflora specimen may be a good model for evaluating antihalitosis agents.26 Such
in vitro models have shown the ability to accurately extrapolate to in vivo results.
Correlation studies of the relationship between a portable gas chromatograph, an
organoleptic method, and a Halimeter found that gas chromatography relates well
with the organoleptic method and the Halimeter. A statistically significant correla-
tion has been found between clinical organoleptic diagnosis of halitosis and VSC level
by Halimeter.7,30–32
Previous studies have found a positive effect from some herbs on the inhibition of
VSC formation.27,33 Ramji et al33 reported that Piper betle leaves (Piperaceae) were
successful in the prevention of halitosis. Examination of bioassay-guided fractionation
found that allylpyrocatechol showed promising activity against obligate oral anaer-
obes responsible for halitosis. Sterer and Rubinstein27 used an in vitro model system
to assess the effect of various natural medicinals (ie, chamomile, Echinacea, elder,
lavender, marigold, mastic gum, propolis, sage, and thyme) on salivary protein putre-
faction and malodor production. Whereas all of the various medicinals caused some
reduction in malodor production from the incubated whole saliva, Echinacea and
lavender were the most effective.
Little research has been conducted into the screening and assessment study of the
present investigation. The present study demonstrated a beneficial effect of 14 herbs
on VSC control when compared with other herbs. Chrysanthemum flower was se-
lected to be formulated into a dentifrice based on the high test data, taste, and toxic-
ity, although it was not the most potent inhibitor among the herbs studied. Chrysan-
themum flowers have been taken for centuries by the Chinese as a medicine and in
beverage form. The antibacterial activity of the methylene chloride and methanol
extracts found in the fresh flower heads of chrysanthemum coronarium has been in-
vestigated.34 In the present study, there was a weak positive correlation between bac-
teriostasis and the anti-VSC activity of all the herbs studied, with a correlation coef-
ficient of 0.2579. Therefore, we speculate that the mechanisms of action of Chinese
medical herbs on VSC inhibition have little association with the bacteriostatic func-
tion. The primary mechanism may be to cover VSCs directly or perhaps some chemi-
cal activity occurs that affects the bacterium biochemistry metabolism process.
There are many special-purpose care products, such as a dentifrice containing mint,
designed to eliminate halitosis that do so with aromaticity. The aromaticity dentifrice
covers the halitosis, depending on the aromatic compound. Some products with bac-
teriostatic function contain certain chemical agents (eg, chlorhexidine acetate). Al-
though these agents may extinguish the bacterium in the oral cavity, they have been
found to cause some destruction of the oral microbial ecology.35 Home-care products
designed to reduce tartar and plaque buildup (and, subsequently, oral malodor) are
intended as an adjunct to professional dental care. The benefits of home care can be
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maximized by using better products. In this case, natural plant extract may be one of
the choices for use in a dentifrice for reducing halitosis.
Using herbal products in oral health care may have a broad application prospect.
However, further in vivo studies are needed to better evaluate the potential effective-
ness of these compounds as an antihalitosis agent.
Limitations
This was an in vitro study on the effects of a variety of Chinese herbs and an herb-
containing dentifrice on VSCs associated with halitosis. Therefore, the results ob-
served here cannot be extrapolated to clinical situation. However, even with these
limitations, in vitro studies have provided important insights into a new strategy for
the inhibition of halitosis by incorporating herbs into dentifrices.
CONCLUSIONS
This study found that a dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower reduced the
formation of VSCs in vitro. The dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower had
significantly better antimicrobial susceptibility than the dentifrice containing Cortex
phellodendri and better VSC inhibition than 3 of the 4 branded formulations. There
was no significant difference between the dentifrice containing chrysanthemum
flower and the branded dentifrice containing triclosan and tea polyphenol with regard
to VSC inhibition; however, the bacterial susceptibility was significantly better in the
branded formulation. The dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower may be useful
for suppression of VSCs.
Acknowledgments
This work was supported by a grant from the Science and Technology Commission of
Shanghai, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China (grant no. 08DZ2271100), and the
Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
(Project number: S30206). The authors have indicated that they have no other con-
flicts of interest regarding the content of this article.
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  • 1. Current Therapeutic Research Volume 71, Number 2, April 2010 129 Accepted for publication January 22, 2010. doi:10.1016/j.curtheres.2010.03.002 © 2010 Excerpta Medica Inc. All rights reserved. 0011-393X/$ - see front matter Effect of a Variety of Chinese Herbs and an Herb-Containing Dentifrice on Volatile Sulfur Compounds Associated With Halitosis: An In Vitro Analysis Ming-yu Li, DDS1; Jun Wang, DDS1; and Zhu-ting Xu, MD2 1Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, 9th People’s Hospital, Medical College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; and 2Shanghai 8th Hospital, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China Abstract Background: The principal components of halitosis are volatile sulfur com- pounds (VSCs) such as hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, and dimethylsulfide or compounds such as butyric acid, propionic acid, putrescine, and cadaverine. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Chinese herbs on VSCs in vitro. Methods: Saliva samples from volunteers were used as the source for the evalua- tion of bacterial activity and VSC inhibition. Extracted substances from Chinese herbs were identified by VSC inhibition tests with a Halimeter and microbial sensitivity testing. The effectiveness on halitosis was compared between a dentifrice containing one of the effective Chinese herbs (ie, chrysanthemum flower [Chrysanthemum morifolium flos]), 4 commercially available antihalitosis dentifrices, and a positive control that re- ceived no treatment. Results: Ten volunteers provided saliva samples for VSC testing. Of the 40 herbs tested, 14 extracts had percent inhibition rates of VSCs >50%. Ten herbs showed greatest effect against all culturable microorganisms with bacterial inhibition >70%. There was a weak positive correlation between bacteriostasis and the anti-VSC activity of the herbs with a correlation coefficient of 0.2579 (Pearson). The mean (SD) values of the VSC testing were as follows: dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower, 55.91 (8.16) ppb; Crest Tea Refreshing Dentifrice®, 48.39 (7.48) ppb (P = NS); Cor- tex Phellodendri Dentifrice®, 139.90 (14.70) ppb (P < 0.01); Colgate Total Plus Whitening®, 120.94 (15.58) ppb (P < 0.01); Zhong Hua Chinese Herbs Dentifrice®, 136.96 (13.06) ppb (P < 0.01); and positive control, 312.38 (28.58) ppb (P < 0.01). Conclusions: Of 40 herbs tested, 14 Chinese herbs were found to be effective for VSC inhibition. A dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower reduced the for- mation of VSC in vitro, showing a significantly greater effect than the control group and 3 of 4 dentifrices already on the market. (Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2010;71:129– 140) © 2010 Excerpta Medica Inc. Key words: Chinese herbs, halitosis, volatile sulfur compounds, dentifrice.
  • 2. Current Therapeutic Research 130 Introduction Halitosis (oral malodor) is defined as an offensive odor arising from the oral cavity. Halitosis is generally diagnosed by organoleptic examination and gas chromatograph- ic analysis of the main source of halitosis, volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs).1 The etiology of halitosis involves many intra- and extra-oral factors such as gingivitis, periodontitis, nasal inflammation, chronic sinusitis, diabetes mellitus, liver insuffi- ciency, cirrhosis, uremia, lung carcinoma, trimethylaminuria, and postnasal drip.2 The most common (90%) source of halitosis, however, is the oral cavity itself.3 The principal components of halitosis are VSCs such as hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, and dimethylsulfide4 or compounds such as butyric acid, propionic acid, putrescine, and cadaverine.5 VSCs in the air from the mouth are the only type of gases correlated with the strength of halitosis.6 A statistically significant correlation was found between clinical organoleptic diagnosis of halitosis and VSC level determina- tion via Halimeter.7 Gram-negative organisms (mostly anaerobes) are the bacteria responsible for halito- sis,3,8–10 particularly those residing on the posterior dorsum of the tongue, which utilize sulfur-containing amino acids of primarily cysteine and methionine10–12 to produce VSCs.13 Dental conditions such as gingivitis, periodontal disease, gross carious lesions, and poor oral hygiene have been found to contribute to halitosis.3,11,14–18 Halitosis can be prevented by tooth brushing and mouthwash.19 There are thera- peutic methods and products that are effective against halitosis in long-term clinical studies20: usage of masking products, mechanical reduction of microorganisms and their substrates, chemical reduction of microorganisms, and chemical neutralization of odorous compounds. The VSCs are changed into harmless compounds with no odor with the use of dentifrices and mouth rinses containing chlorine derivatives.21,22 There are other ingredients (eg, stannous fluoride, essential oils, triclosan) that have been used in the treatment of halitosis. Triclosan seems less effective than metal ions and oxidizing agents in the treatment of halitosis and essential oils and cetylpyri- dinium chloride are only effective at reducing odor for 2 to 3 hours.20 Metal ions and oxidizing agents, such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine dioxide, and iminium, are ac- tive in neutralizing VSCs.20 Zinc has been found to be an effective and safe metal for reducing odor at concentrations of ≥1%.20 The role of preventing halitosis with an herb may provide an alternative approach to developing new treatments. The aim of the present study was to investigate a po- tential inhibition of bacterial activity and VSC by Chinese herb extracts. Extracts from various herbs were assessed by bacterial activity and VSC inhibition tests in vitro. A potent inhibitor was determined and formulated into a dentifrice. The po- tency of the dentifrice containing the herb extract was evaluated by the same test. Materials and Methods Bacterial Source of Halitosis The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the 9th People’s Hospital, Medical College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. Volunteers were included in the study based on their VSC values alone. Volunteers
  • 3. 131 M. Li et al. provided informed written consent prior to study initiation. Bacterial species in the samples were also not identified. Whole paraffin-stimulated saliva was collected from the donors by use of a sterile container. One milliliter of saliva was collected by each volunteer. All samples were mixed and processed as one batch for further analysis. The entire mixed bacterium specimen was incubated anaerobically in Wilkins-Chalgren anaerobe broth (Oxoid, Oxoid Ltd., Hampshire, United Kingdom) in an anaerobic workstation (Bugbox, Ruskinn Technology Ltd., Bridgend, United Kingdom) with 80% N2, 10% H2, and 10% CO2 at 37°C for ≥4 days. After incubation, the entire bacteria were ready for bacterial activity test and VSC inhibition testing. Preparation of Extracts The herbs used in this study were purchased from the Affiliated Shanghai 9th Peo- ple’s Hospital (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China). Dry herbs were ground with a mill to 5-mm particles and macerated with deionized water (10 g/50 mL). Decocted in water twice at 100°C for 10 minutes, the fluid ex- tracts were merged and concentrated as the primary herb solution for testing. The herb concentrations were calculated using the following formula: (dry weight – dish weight/wet weight – dish weight) × 100%. VSC Inhibition Test The entire suspension of bacterium specimen was further diluted to a density equal to that of a no.1 McFarland standard to obtain a similar concentration. In 2 mL of fresh anaerobe broth, 0.1 mL of bacterial suspension plus 0.1 mL of the various herb primary solutions were added. For negative controls, tube ranks containing herb agent only were created; for positive controls, ranks containing bacteria only were created. After anaerobic incubation of 48 hours, VSCs were measured with a sulfide monitor Halime- ter (Model RH-17K, Interscan Corporation, Chatsworth, California). A Halimeter was connected with the incubated tube by a latex pipe, with an injection needle inserted into a silicone seal of the tube. Negative control values were deducted from the gross value to obtain the VSC test values (VSC test value = VSC actual value – negative control). Percent inhibition rates of VSCs were calculated with the following formula: (positive control – VSC test value)/positive control × 100%. The tests were carried out by quadruplicating samples for each herb and the results provided are a mean value. Bacterial Activity Test Concurrent with the VSC tests above, from each tube, 50 µL of treated bacterial suspension was removed and smeared on new plates (Wilkins-Chalgren anaerobe agar, Difco, Detroit, Michigan) for bacterial colony count after being incubated for another 48 hours. Bacterial activity percentage (bacteriostatic rate) was calculated with the following formula:
  • 4. Current Therapeutic Research 132 (bacterial colony count of positive control – bacterial colony count of test)/ bacterial colony count of positive control × 100%. Preparation of Dentifrices Containing the Active Component From Chinese Herbs Chrysanthemum flower, one of the effective extracts based on testing, was selected to be formulated into a dentifrice. Chrysanthemum flower was selected to be formu- lated into a dentifrice based on the high test data, taste, and known toxicity although it was not the most potent inhibitor. A new dentifrice formula is summarized in Table I. The dentifrice was produced by the Yunnan Dentifrice Manufactory Inc. (Kunming, People’s Republic of China). VSC Inhibition Test of a Dentifrice Containing Chrysanthemum Flower Four commercially available dentifrices were used as controls: Crest Tea Refreshing Dentifrice® (Procter & Gamble [China] Ltd., Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China. Expiration date: April 2008; lot/batch number, 95099534), which contains triclosan and tea polyphenol; Cortex Phellodendri Dentifrice® (Qingdao Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals Co., Ltd., Qingdao, People’s Republic of China. Expiration date: Septem- ber 2007; lot/batch number, 01042872), which contains Cortex phellodendri; Colgate Total Plus Whitening® (Colgate-Palmolive [Guangzhou] Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, Peo- ple’s Republic of China. Expiration date: June 2008; lot/batch number, P18105090), which contained triclosan; and Zhong Hua Chinese Herbs Dentifrice® (Unilever [China] Ltd., Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. Expiration date: May 2008; lot/ batch number, 6103860A), which contains honeysuckle (lonicera) flower. A slurry was prepared by mixing the dentifrice and water in a 1:3 ratio (9 g dentifrice: 27 g water), followed by autoclave treatment (121°C, 15 min). After centrifugation, the superna- Table I. Dentifrice formulation containing a Chinese herb-derived inhibitor. Ingredient Approximate % of Formulation Binding agents 1.0–1.2 Humectants 22–30 Chinese herb-derived inhibitor    (Chrysanthemum flower) 0.5–1.0 Sweetener 0.1–0.2 Preservative 0.1–0.3 Flavoring agent 1.0–1.2 Dodecyl sodium sulfate 0.5–1.0 Calcium carbonate 50 Pigment 0.1 Deionized water Remainder
  • 5. 133 M. Li et al. tant was used as primary solution for testing. Bacterial activity and VSC inhibition testing was conducted as described previously. Statistics SPSS 11.5 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois) was used to analyze the correlation of VSCs to bacteriostatic rate (Pearson correlation analysis). The differences in group data were analyzed by means of 2-way ANOVA. To analyze the differences between the dentifrices, a further paired t test was used. P 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Of 10 volunteers enrolled, 5 had periodontal disease and 5 did not. The volunteer’s detailed oral hygiene data were not recorded. Their mean VSC values were ~250 ppb (Table II); halitometry values of VSC 150 ppb were considered normal.23 Of the 40 extracts analyzed, it was found that 14 plant extracts had inhibition of VSCs 50% (Table III). The percent inhibition of VSCs for the 14 ranged from 50.39% to 70.69% and included the following: acanthopanax root, chrysanthemum flower, cirsium root, coptis rhizome, eupatorium, gallnut of Chinese sumac, honey- suckle flower, isatis root, moutan root bark, phellodendron bark, schisandra fruit, stemona root, winter jasmine flower, and wintermelon peel. It was also found that agrimony, chrysanthemum flower, cirsium root, clover flower, gallnut of Chinese sumac, goldthread rhizome, honeysuckle flower, houtuynia, isatis root, and moutan root bark had a greater effect on microorganisms, with percent inhibition 70%. A weak posi- tive correlation was found between bacteriostasis and the anti-VSC activity of all herbs with a correlation coefficient of 0.2579 (Pearson). Table II. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the source for volatile sulfur compound (VSC) samples (N = 10). Disease State/ VSC Value, Patient No. Sex Age, y ppb Normal periodontal health    1 Female 35 255    2 Male 42 267    3 Male 44 272    4 Female 29 241    5 Female 40 220 Periodontal disease    6 Male 56 274    7 Male 43 225    8 Female 28 266    9 Male 32 253    10 Male 31 255
  • 6. CurrentTherapeuticResearch 134 Table III. Effect of Chinese herbs on the percent inhibition rates of volatile sulfur compounds (PIRVSC) and bacterial sensitivity percent (BSP). Data are mean (SD) %.* Common Name Botanical Name PIRVSC BSP Acanthopanax root bark Acanthopanax gracilistylus cortex radix 63.53 (19.17) 40.39 (9.52) Agrimony Agrimonia pilosa herba 18.63 (5.08) 75.54 (22.13) Ampelopsis root Ampelopsis radix 33.73 (11.05) 45.22 (19.65) Angelica root (dahurica) Angelica dahurica radix 31.08 (8.14) 25.28 (12.91) Borax Borax 25.59 (5.11) 45.45 (13.75) Camphor tree Cinnamomum camphora 25.29 (7.18) 50.14 (14.03) Chrysanthemum flower Chrysanthemum morifolium flos 70.59 (21.64) 70.48 (17.17) Cirsium root, Japanese thistle root Cirsium japonicum radix 64.90 (15.69) 74.04 (23.38) Clover flower bud Eugenia catyophyllata flos 26.96 (5.48) 71.27 (20.31) Eupatorium Eupatorium fortunei herba 51.96 (18.33) 25.98 (7.01) Field mint, mentha Mentha haplocalyx herb 21.67 (9.03) 33.30 (4.38) Flavescent sophora root Radix sophorae flavescentis 19.22 (3.72) 50.04 (12.76) Gallnut (cocoon) of Chinese sumac Rhus chinensis galla 50.88 (15.45) 77.43 (25.04) Gingko nut Ginkgo biloba semen 43.82 (11.38) 30.37 (12.70) Goldthread rhizome Coptis chinensis 70.69 (14.95) 78.31 (20.76) Hawthorn fruit, charred Crataegi fructus carbinosatum 20.78 (4.97) 45.17 (16.04) Herba hedyotis diffusae Hedyotis diffusa willd 33.14 (4.33) 35.28 (8.51) Honeysuckle flower Lonicera japonica flos 57.94 (17.36) 75.75 (19.17) Houtuynia Houttuynia cordata herba cum radix 26.37 (6.70) 75.53 (24.61) Indigo (isatis) leaf processed, powdered Indigo pulverata levis (powder) 30.20 (8.30) 45.29 (9.13) Indigo or isatis leaves Isatis tinctoria folium 31.76 (6.18) 40.15 (8.20) Isatis root, woad root Isatis tinctoria radix 57.16 (11.63) 70.61 (20.34) Licorice root medium Glycyrrhizae uralensis radix 11.47 (3.15) 30.54 (5.88) (continued)
  • 7. 135 M.Lietal. Common Name Botanical Name PIRVSC BSP Lycium fruit, Chinese wolfberry Lycium barbarum fructus 33.33 (5.29) 50.23 (12.71) Moutan root bark or tree peony root bark Moutan cortex radix 68.73 (17.35) 70.05 (20.04) Ophiopogonis tuber, cut open Ophiopogonis japonicum tuber 13.92 (3.13) 45.11 (11.27) Pearl powder Pearl 22.65 (7.55) 35.38 (8.35) Phellodendron bark or Amur cork tree bark Phellodendri cortex 58.63 (13.44) 30.34 (6.17) Polygonum vine Polygoni multiflori caulis 28.33 (4.32) 35.27 (7.00) Safflower flower powder Carthamus tinctorius flos 16.96 (4.02) 30.09 (5.61) Scabious patrinia Patrinia scabiosaefolia 24.80 (5.22) 50.75 (13.15) Schisandra fruit or “five flavored seed” Schisandra chinensis fructus 59.61 (13.13) 30.44 (7.38) Seaweed Sargassum pallidum herba 39.61 (8.56) 30.58 (7.08) Shinyleaf pricklyash root Zanthoxylum nitidum (Roxb) 27.94 (6.40) 55.73 (14.07) Stemona root Stemona sessilifolia radix 61.18 (22.29) 35.73 (6.33) Sweetgum fruit Artemisia anomala 14.02 (3.09) 40.83 (8.97) Torreya seeds Torreya grandis semen 13.33 (4.36) 33.13 (7.35) Winter jasmine flower Jasminum polyanthum 57.65 (8.78) 50.55 (14.61) Wintermelon peel Benicasa hispida epicarpium 50.39 (13.24) 35.72 (7.36) Wood ear or Tremella fruiting body Tremela fuciformis fructificatio 23.63 (8.01) 40.46 (7.25) *The differences in group data were analyzed by means of 2-way ANOVA tests. F(VSCs) = 9.01, F(BSP) = 8.95; P 0.05. The VSCs value and the bacteriostatic rate assume a correlation coefficient of 0.2579 (Pearson). There was a significant difference between the 2 groups in a post hoc Fisher least significant difference test. Table III (continued).
  • 8. Current Therapeutic Research 136 The results of the dentifrice testing are shown in Table IV. It was found that the dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower had significantly better antimicrobial susceptibility (180.06 [11.86] CFU) than the Cortex Phellodendri Dentifrice (259.52 [18.73] CFU; P 0.05). VSC inhibition was significantly better in the chrysanthemum- containing dentifrice (55.91 [8.16] ppb) than that in the Cortex Phellodendri Dentifrice (139.90 [14.70] ppb]), Colgate Total Plus Whitening (120.94 [15.58] ppb]), and Zhong Hua Chinese Herbs Dentifrice (136.96 [13.06] ppb; P 0.01). There was no significant difference between the dentifrice containing chrysanthe- mum flower and the Crest Tea Refreshing Dentifrice (48.39 [7.48] ppb) with regard to VSC inhibition; however, the bacterial susceptibility was significantly better in the branded formulation (105.47 [5.34] CFU; P 0.01). Discussion The herbs used in this study are based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine.24 Traditionally, they have been used for treating inflammation and detumescence in Chinese folklore medicine. Mixed saliva microflora specimen was used as the source of halitosis in this study. The saliva sample mixed from different persons represents a typical example of people Table IV. Results of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) producing tests and microbial sen- sitivity tests of the dentifrice containing the Chinese herbs-derived inhibitor and 4 commercially available dentifrices. Data are mean (SD). Bacteria Colony Dentifrice Count, CFUs VSCs, ppb Dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower 180.06 (11.86)a,b 55.91 (8.16)c Crest Tea Refreshing Dentifriced 105.47 (5.34)e 48.39 (7.48) Cortex Phellodendri Dentifricef 259.52 (18.73) 139.90 (14.70) Colgate Total Plus Whiteningg 160.53 (29.39) 120.94 (15.58) Zhong Hua Chinese Herbs Dentifriceh 229.51 (16.33) 136.96 (13.06) Positive controli 640.48 (32.66) 312.38 (28.58) P (inner group ANOVA test) P 0.01 P 0.01 a P 0.05 versus Cortex Phellodendri Dentifrice (paired t test). b P 0.01 versus positive control (paired t test). c P 0.01 versus all except CREST Tea Refreshing Dentifrice (paired t test). d Trademark: Procter Gamble (China) Ltd., Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; contains triclosan and tea. e P 0.01 versus dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower (paired t test). f Trademark: Qingdao Lion Daily Necessities Chemicals Co., Ltd., Qingdao, People’s Republic of China; contains Cortex phellodendri. g Trademark: Colgate-Palmolive (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; contains triclosan. h Trademark: Unilever (China) Ltd., Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; contains honeysuckle (Lonicera) flower. i No treatment.
  • 9. 137 M. Li et al. who have halitosis. Halitosis may be mainly related to mixed oral microflora but not a single species of bacteria. Therefore, mixed salivary microflora has been used as the halitosis-generation sample in many investigations.25–28 Although salivary incubation assays reflect planktonic cultures that may differ from the in vivo environment,29 these assays are commonly used in halitosis studies. It has been suggested that a mixed saliva microflora specimen may be a good model for evaluating antihalitosis agents.26 Such in vitro models have shown the ability to accurately extrapolate to in vivo results. Correlation studies of the relationship between a portable gas chromatograph, an organoleptic method, and a Halimeter found that gas chromatography relates well with the organoleptic method and the Halimeter. A statistically significant correla- tion has been found between clinical organoleptic diagnosis of halitosis and VSC level by Halimeter.7,30–32 Previous studies have found a positive effect from some herbs on the inhibition of VSC formation.27,33 Ramji et al33 reported that Piper betle leaves (Piperaceae) were successful in the prevention of halitosis. Examination of bioassay-guided fractionation found that allylpyrocatechol showed promising activity against obligate oral anaer- obes responsible for halitosis. Sterer and Rubinstein27 used an in vitro model system to assess the effect of various natural medicinals (ie, chamomile, Echinacea, elder, lavender, marigold, mastic gum, propolis, sage, and thyme) on salivary protein putre- faction and malodor production. Whereas all of the various medicinals caused some reduction in malodor production from the incubated whole saliva, Echinacea and lavender were the most effective. Little research has been conducted into the screening and assessment study of the present investigation. The present study demonstrated a beneficial effect of 14 herbs on VSC control when compared with other herbs. Chrysanthemum flower was se- lected to be formulated into a dentifrice based on the high test data, taste, and toxic- ity, although it was not the most potent inhibitor among the herbs studied. Chrysan- themum flowers have been taken for centuries by the Chinese as a medicine and in beverage form. The antibacterial activity of the methylene chloride and methanol extracts found in the fresh flower heads of chrysanthemum coronarium has been in- vestigated.34 In the present study, there was a weak positive correlation between bac- teriostasis and the anti-VSC activity of all the herbs studied, with a correlation coef- ficient of 0.2579. Therefore, we speculate that the mechanisms of action of Chinese medical herbs on VSC inhibition have little association with the bacteriostatic func- tion. The primary mechanism may be to cover VSCs directly or perhaps some chemi- cal activity occurs that affects the bacterium biochemistry metabolism process. There are many special-purpose care products, such as a dentifrice containing mint, designed to eliminate halitosis that do so with aromaticity. The aromaticity dentifrice covers the halitosis, depending on the aromatic compound. Some products with bac- teriostatic function contain certain chemical agents (eg, chlorhexidine acetate). Al- though these agents may extinguish the bacterium in the oral cavity, they have been found to cause some destruction of the oral microbial ecology.35 Home-care products designed to reduce tartar and plaque buildup (and, subsequently, oral malodor) are intended as an adjunct to professional dental care. The benefits of home care can be
  • 10. Current Therapeutic Research 138 maximized by using better products. In this case, natural plant extract may be one of the choices for use in a dentifrice for reducing halitosis. Using herbal products in oral health care may have a broad application prospect. However, further in vivo studies are needed to better evaluate the potential effective- ness of these compounds as an antihalitosis agent. Limitations This was an in vitro study on the effects of a variety of Chinese herbs and an herb- containing dentifrice on VSCs associated with halitosis. Therefore, the results ob- served here cannot be extrapolated to clinical situation. However, even with these limitations, in vitro studies have provided important insights into a new strategy for the inhibition of halitosis by incorporating herbs into dentifrices. CONCLUSIONS This study found that a dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower reduced the formation of VSCs in vitro. The dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower had significantly better antimicrobial susceptibility than the dentifrice containing Cortex phellodendri and better VSC inhibition than 3 of the 4 branded formulations. There was no significant difference between the dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower and the branded dentifrice containing triclosan and tea polyphenol with regard to VSC inhibition; however, the bacterial susceptibility was significantly better in the branded formulation. The dentifrice containing chrysanthemum flower may be useful for suppression of VSCs. Acknowledgments This work was supported by a grant from the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China (grant no. 08DZ2271100), and the Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China (Project number: S30206). The authors have indicated that they have no other con- flicts of interest regarding the content of this article. References   1. Shimura M, Yasuno Y, Iwakura M, et al. A new monitor with a zinc-oxide thin film semicon- ductor sensor for the measurement of volatile sulfur compounds in mouth air. J Periodontol. 1996;67:396–402.   2. Nogueira-Filho GR, Duarte PM, Toledo S, et al. Effect of triclosan dentifrices on mouth vola- tile sulphur compounds and dental plaque trypsin-like activity during experimental gingivitis development. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29:1067–1073.   3. Tonzetich J. Oral malodour: An indicator of health status and oral cleanliness. Int Dent J. 1978; 28:309–319.   4. Torresyap G, Haffajee AD, Uzel NG, Socransky SS. Relationship between periodontal pocket sulfide levels and subgingival species. J Clin Periodontol. 2003;30:1003–1010.   5. Goldberg S, Kozlovsky A, Gordon D, et al. Cadaverine as a putative component of oral mal- odor. J Dent Res. 1994;73:1168–1172.   6. Murata T, Rahardjo A, Fujiyama Y, et al. Development of a compact and simple gas chroma- tography for oral malodor measurement. J Periodontol. 2006;77:1142–1147.
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