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ArticleBMC complementary medicine and therapies2025

Exploring antimicrobial properties and oral health benefits of salix subserrata willd: unveiling the potential beyond its use as traditional chewing stick.

Fekade Beshah Tessema, Tilahun Belayneh Asfaw, Mesfin Getachew Tadesse, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Yilma Hunde Gonfa, Dawit Sitotaw Addisie, Terefe Gebremariam Aregahegn, Tigist Getachew Tadesse, Megersa Aboneh

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Fekade Beshah TessemaDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Woldia University, PO Box 400, Woldia, Ethiopia. fekade.b@wldu.edu.et.
Tilahun Belayneh AsfawDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, PO Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Mesfin Getachew TadesseDepartment of Industrial Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, PO Box 16417, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Rakesh Kumar BachhetiCentre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India, Chennai, 600 077, India.
Yilma Hunde GonfaDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Science, Ambo University, PO Box 19, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Dawit Sitotaw AddisieDepartment of Industrial Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, PO Box 16417, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Terefe Gebremariam AregahegnDepartment of Industrial Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, PO Box 16417, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Tigist Getachew TadesseHealth Biotechnology Directorate, Bio and Emerging Technology Institute, PO Box 5954, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Megersa AbonehAnimal Biotechnology Directorate, Bio and Emerging Technology Institute, PO Box 5954, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

backgroundSalix subserrata is one of the traditional chewing sticks used commonly in Ethiopia. It is also used traditionally against rabies and other infections. There has been no comprehensive research on the biological activity of this plant to demonstrate its role in maintaining oral health. Given the compounds previously isolated from this species, this study aims to predict which extracts among the four solvents are responsible for promoting oral health.

methodThe phytochemical content and antioxidant activity of the leaves, stem, and stem bark extracted with four different solvents were evaluated using standard methods. The EC

resultsThe antioxidant activity, in terms of EC

conclusionAll phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity results underscore the significance of plants traditionally used as chewing sticks. The roles of previously isolated compounds in maintaining oral health were also predicted, though toxicity tests and comprehensive profiling of the extracts necessitate further investigation.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Infective AgentsAntioxidantsOral HealthPlant ExtractsSalixEthiopiaHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPlant LeavesAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Infective AgentsAntioxidantsPlant ExtractsAnti-infectiveAntioxidantExtractsOral healthSalix subserrata

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