GC-MS Chemical Characterization and Antibacterial Effect of the Essential oil of .

Commercialized mouthwashes are generally expensive for the most financially vulnerable populations. Thus, several studies evaluate the antimicrobial potential of herbal products, such as essential oils, to reduce the activity of microorganisms in the mouth. The objective of this research was to carry out the chemical characterization and antibacterial activity of the essential oil of (EOPm), providing data that enable the development of a low-cost mouthwash formulation aimed at vulnerable communities.