Effect of the Thymus vulgaris essential oil on the growth of Streptococcus mutans
The traditional Mediterranean herb thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a source of an essential oil that has been shown to possess antimicrobial activity against many microorganisms. A considerable part of the general population has dental caries and Streptococcus mutans is one of the microorganisms responsi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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São Paulo State University (UNESP)
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Revista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada |
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| Online Access: | http://rcfba.fcfar.unesp.br/index.php/ojs/article/view/332 |