Subhashree R
Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics And oral Implantology, Saveetha Academy of Implant Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Research Institute, Chennai, IndiaPublications
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Research Article
Comparing the Antimicrobial Activity of Catgut Suture Coated with Neem, Ginger and Mint Infused In Silver Nanoparticles-An in-Vitro Study
Author(s): Guy Patrick Sandou*, Subhashree R, S Rajeshkumar and Thiyaneswaran Nesappan
Introduction: Plants play an important part in drug production, and the pharmaceutical industry relies extensively on natural ingredients to produce new drugs. According to a WHO survey, folk medicine is used by 80% of the world's population for primary health care. Nanoparticles have attracted a lot of attention due to their special properties and potential applications due to their large surface area and surface plasmon resonance effect. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of green synthesis of neem, ginger and mint infused in silver nanoparticles. Methodology: Neem, ginger and mint were washed thoroughly and shade dried. The dried plant material was finely powdered and grounded using a slender blender. An aqua extract of neem, ginger and mint was prepared separate.. Read More»