SYNERGISTIC ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECTS OF MAGNOLIA BARK EXTRACT AND L-ARGININE, N-ALPHA-LAUROYL ETHYL ESTER ON SALIVARY BACTERIA

摘要

The present disclosure relates generally to oral compositions and methods for oral cleansing and reducing salivary bacteria, and more particularly, to oral compositions comprising a combination of magnolia bark extract (MBE) and L-arginine, Nα-lauroyl ethyl ester (LAE). The oral compositions are useful for improving oral health, including freshening breath and reducing total salivary bacteria.