Could guava leaves beat traditional mouthwash for healthier gums?
NCT ID NCT07059572
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a mouthwash made from guava leaf extract can reduce plaque and gum inflammation as well as a standard chlorhexidine mouthwash. 160 adults with chronic gingivitis rinsed twice daily for up to 90 days. Researchers measured plaque buildup and gum health to see if the natural option works just as well.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- guava leaf extract mouthwash
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, affordable alternative to standard mouthwash for managing gum disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 160 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Guava leaf extract may not be as effective as chlorhexidine, and long-term safety is unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, 1000, Bangladesh