An In-vivo Evaluation of The Effect of Chewing Coriander Seeds on Salivary Ph.

Abstract

Background: Saliva is one of the most important factors in regulating oral health, with flow rate and composition changing throughout development and during disease. Numerous chewing habits have been traditionally followed by various cultures and this effects salivary composition. Chewing of Coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum/Cilantro) is one such practice.

Objectives:
1.To Record the salivary pH at base line, immediately and 5-minutes after chewing the seeds.
2. To compare the change in pH at baseline, immediately after chewing and five minutes post-chewing.

Materials and methods:
Total 22 subjects, aged 18 years were requested to chew a known quantity of coriander seeds (1.3grams) for five minutes in the study and salivary pH was recorded using Qualigens Indikrom paper strips.

Results: Highly statistically significant rise in salivary pH was seen immediately after chewing seeds (p=0,003)

Conclusion: Chewing of coriander seeds showed a rise in salivary pH, which can prevent demineralization and have an anti-cariogenic effect.