Natural Antimicrobials for Oral Health : Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Chewable Lozenges with Cinnamon, Honey, Lemon and Matcha Green Tea

Abstract

This study aimed to formulate and evaluate herbal chewable lozenges composed of cinnamon, honey, lemon, and matcha green tea. The formulated lozenges were tested for pH, physical appearance, disintegration time, organoleptic, and antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens using agar well diffusion, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) methods. Among formulations, Formulation 3 showed the best results, with good physical properties, high consumer acceptance, and effective antimicrobial action comparable to commercial lozenges.