[Effect of Radix scutellariae on the growth and form of Porphyromanus endodontics in vitro].
OBJECTIVE
To provide scientific evidence for underpinning the use of Radix Scutellariae in the treatment of pulp and periapical diseases.


METHODS
Using minute amount serial dilution test, this study assessed the minimal inhibitory concentration of Radix Scutellariae extreact against Porphyromanus Endodontics. The forms of Porphyromanus endodontics treated with Radix Scutellariae extract at different concentrations were observed by use of SEM.


RESULTS
The MIC of Radix Scutellariae extract was determined to be 1 mg/ml. Radix Scutellariae changed the forms of Porphyromanus endodontics, making them become bigger, longer and crumbled.


CONCLUSIONS
Radix Scutellariae could inhibit the growth of Porphyromanus Endodontics.
Tan
Hong
H
West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Tang
Yaling
Y
Zhou
Xuedong
X
Xiao
Xiaorong
X
Li
Jiyao
J
D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000382:microbiology*; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D045202:Porphyromonas endodontalis / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000648:ultrastructure; D031364:Scutellaria baicalensis / Q000737:chemistry*
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal