Clove & Lemongrass Outperform Chemical Mouthwash for Oral Health: AMU Study

• Aligarh Muslim University research highlights natural alternatives for oral hygiene.
• PhD scholar Divya Varshney found clove oil and lemongrass effective against oral bacteria and fungi.
• Chemical mouthwashes like Chlorhexidine and Listerine pose long-term health risks due to toxicity.
• Common oral issues like cavities (Streptococcus mutans) and oral thrush (Candida) are targeted by natural remedies.
• Lemongrass can be easily used at home as a decoction for safe and effective oral cleanliness.

Why It Matters: Natural alternatives like clove and lemongrass offer safer, effective oral hygiene than chemical mouthwashes.