Author(s):
Shweta Manchanda, Yamini Sharma, Vishal Sareen, Jyoti Singh, Ketan Patil, Ranjan Mitra
Email(s):
ranjan.mitra@dabur.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00362 
Address:
Shweta Manchanda, Yamini Sharma, Vishal Sareen, Jyoti Singh, Ketan Patil, Ranjan Mitra*
Department of Research and Development Centre (DRDC), Dabur India Ltd., 22, Site IV, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad - 201010, Uttar Pradesh (UP), India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 6,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Salt-based herbal dentifrices combine the abrasive cleansing action of salt with bioactive plant constituents. In this work, we profiled the antioxidant capacity and phytochemical composition of salt-based herbal toothpaste, ayurvedic toothpaste and salt-based toothpaste, focusing on the flavor-active markers like camphor, menthol, eugenol, and piperine. These were quantified by validated GC-FID (Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector) and HPLC (High performance Liquid Chromatography) protocols. Free-radical scavenging potential was determined via the DPPH assay (reported as Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity, TEAC) and salt content was measured titrimetrically. Across the formulations tested, salt-based herbal toothpaste displayed the most robust antioxidant response and the most complex phytochemical signature, suggesting a contribution from both mineral and botanical components. These findings provide laboratory evidence in support of traditional herbal-salt dentifrices and illustrate how analytical characterization can substantiate their functional claims.
Cite this article:
Shweta Manchanda, Yamini Sharma, Vishal Sareen, Jyoti Singh, Ketan Patil, Ranjan Mitra. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(6):2531-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00362
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Shweta Manchanda, Yamini Sharma, Vishal Sareen, Jyoti Singh, Ketan Patil, Ranjan Mitra. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(6):2531-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00362 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-6-19
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