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Garlic Mouthwash Shows Promise, Needs More Research

12/15/2025

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The University of Sharjah review found that higher-concentration garlic extract mouthwash exhibited antimicrobial effects comparable to chlorhexidine, based on five clinical trials.
Garlic mouthwash may cause burning sensation and an unpleasant taste in users.
The study, published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, calls for larger, well-designed trials and longer study periods to establish garlic as a reliable alternative.

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Story summary

The University of Sharjah review found that higher-concentration garlic extract mouthwash exhibited antimicrobial effects comparable to chlorhexidine, based on five clinical trials.
Garlic mouthwash may cause burning sensation and an unpleasant taste in users.
The study, published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, calls for larger, well-designed trials and longer study periods to establish garlic as a reliable alternative.