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February 28, 2025Journal of Student ResearchOpen Access

Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Oral Bacteria: A Comparison Between Cloves and Cinnamon

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HWHannah WangTrinity HealthLLLauren N. LucasUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison

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Overview

Analysis reveals cinnamon essential oil has a lower minimum inhibitory concentration than clove oil against oral bacteria, suggesting potential uses in oral healthcare.

Key Points

  • Cinnamon essential oil reduces bacterial growth significantly more than clove essential oil, with its MIC being less than 12.25%.
  • The minimum inhibitory concentration for clove essential oil ranges between 12.25% and 56.125%, indicating its lesser effectiveness compared to cinnamon.
  • The experiment sampled oral bacteria from cheek swabs and observed growth on LB plates with varying concentrations of essential oils.
  • Cinnamon and clove essential oils may serve as effective antimicrobial agents, particularly for those lacking access to modern dental care.

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Wang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5f0dad7bf08b1eae19c1https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v14i1.8425
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