Link Sudantha herbal toothpaste has been formulated to present the benefits of a mixture of medicinal plants which have been used in Ayurveda for keeping teeth and gums healthy. It uses a total extract of nine specially selected plant species to formulate regular modern herbal toothpaste. Sudantha therefore, has healing effects on many conditions of gums and mouth while it:

1.Prevents tooth decay

2.Reduces gingivits

3.Eliminates bad breath
4.Prevents tartar building
5.Freshens breath
6.Stops gum bleeding
7.Prevents sensivity of teeth
8.Strengthens teeth
9.Antibacterial

·     General Introduction:

·         The Traditional Medical System of Sri Lanka has evolved throughout the centuries, and benefited by a

·         Royal sponsorship from the time of King Budhadasa onwards (circa 400 A.D). The King was himself

·         an accomplished physician, and through his active participation developed an organized medical

·         system throughout the island which enjoyed full state recognition. A special feature of the indigenous

·         system of medicine of today as it has evolved from the time of King Buddadasa, is that it is a synthesis

·         of a number of systems that existed in the South Asian region, - viz: the dominant Ayurvedic system

·         originating in the Indian sub-continent, the Unani system of Greco- Arabian origin, the Siddha system

·         of Dravidian origin, and the Deshiya Chikitsa system, which prevailed in our little island prior to the

·         progressive introduction and influence of Ayurveda, and the other systems. Thus the Sri Lankan

·         indigenous system, which is a composite blend also bears a uniqueness where some of the constituent

·         plant species utilized in the poly-prescriptions are endemic ones, similar to the species utilized in the

·         other aforementioned systems.

·         Oral hygiene is much valued in Ayurvedic health care. A healthy oral condition is an indication of

·         good health; bad breath on the other hand stems from inter-alia faulty oral hygiene. The Link

·         Sudantha tooth paste has been formulated with the idea of presenting the benefits from a mixture of

·         medicinal plants which have been used in Ayurveda for keeping teeth and gums healthy. It uses a total

·         extract of nine specially selected plant species to formulate a regular modern herbal toothpaste. Link

·         Sudantha therefore, has healing effects on many conditions of gums and mouth and prevents bacterial

·         infections, tartar build-up, sensitivities and bad breath. In short, daily use of Link Sudantha safeguards

·         oral health and acts as a mouth cleansing agent, with an acceptable taste and flavour, leaving a

·         refreshing after-taste following use.

·  Presentation:

·         Link Sudantha is presented as a modern herbal medicinal toothpaste, in plastic tubes of 45 g and 80 g.

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·         4. Constituents:

·         Scientific name of plant Name in English

·         Name given in

·         SLAP.* Plant part utilised.

·         Acacia chundra Willd. (Fabaceae) - Rathkihiriya Dried heartwood

·         Adhatoda vasica Nees. (Acanthaceae ) Vasaka Adatoda Dried leaf

·         Mimusops elengi L.( Sapotaceae) Bullet wood tree Moonamal Dried bark

·         Piper nigrum L.( Pipperaceae) Black pepper Gammiris Dried seed

·         Pongamia pinnata(L.) Pirerre (Fabaceae) Indian beech Karanda Dried root

·         Quercus infectoria Olivier.( Fagaceae) Gall oak Masakka Dried gall

·         Syzygium aromaticum L. (Myrtaceae) Clove Karabunati Dried flower bud

·         Terminalia chebula Retz.( Combretaceae) Myrobalan Aralu Dried fruit

·         Zingiber officinale Rosce.( Zingiberaceae) Ginger Inguru Dried rhizome

·         * Sri Lanka Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia, 2 nd edition, 1994

·         5. Therapeutic effects:

·         The plant extracts incorporated into Link Sudantha are well known in Ayurveda to promote oral

·         hygiene and provide relief from various oral care problems. They exhibit a combination of

·         antibacterial actions, anticarious and anti-inflammatory effects. In addition these plant extracts have

·         been used for countering pyorrhoea, toothache, bleeding of gums, sensitivity of teeth and sore throat.

·         This specific combination acts synergistically to strengthen the gums, clean the teeth, prevent caries

·         and to remove bad breath.

·         6. Indications:

·         Use Link Sudantha to ensure complete oral hygiene. Link Sudantha exerts healing effects on bleeding

·         gums, gingivitis, ulceration of mouth and pyorrhoea. Link Sudantha will also combat the problems of

·         tartar build-up, bad breath, and tooth decay. Link Sudantha leaves behind a refreshing after-taste in the

·         mouth.

·         Its usage is most warranted in the cases aforementioned as well as in combating all unhealthy

·         conditions of the mouth, gums and teeth.

·         7. Directions for use:

·         Use a pea sized (1 cm on brush) amount of tooth paste and brush your teeth at least twice a day, once

·         in the morning and once before you go to bed.

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·         8. Literature and Technical information

·         TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

·         1.Analytical profile:

·         Physical description :

·         a. Appearance :Yellowish paste

·         b. Odour :Spicy and mint

·         c. Flavour :Spicy, minty and mildly pungent

·         Moisture content (%w/w) :15 – 25

·         Volatile oil content (% w/w) : 1.0 – 2.0

·         Chloroform soluble extractives(% w/w) : not less than 0.15

·         Ethyl Acetate soluble extractives(% w/w) : not less than 0.44

·         Cohesiveness : not less than 15 s

·         Density at 30 0C :1.60 - 1.65 g/ml

·         pH of aqueous solution(10g/45 ml) : 6-7

·         Fineness a) particles retained on : not more than 0.05

·         75 mm sieve(% w/w)

·         b) particles retained on :not more than 1.0

·         150 mm sieve(% w/w)

·         Abrasion Test :Passed (No scratches)

·         Ease of extrusion :95 – 98

·         Stability a) 0 0 C for 1 hr :stable (no change)

·         b) 45 0C for 72 hr :stable (no change)

9. Pharmacological activities of the constituent plants of Link Sudantha:

Constituent plant species Reported relevant bioactivity

Terminalia chebula Retz. anti-bacterial1, anti-microbial2, anti-caries3

, cures bleeding and

heals ulceration of gums4.

Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merry & Perry has growth inhibitory activity against oral pathogens5,

antiseptic6,anti-bacterial6, anti-fungal6, anti-viral6, spasmolytic6

, local anaesthetic6, countering pyorrhoea, toothache7.

Adhatoda vasica Nees. anti-microbial on gingival inflammation8, counter to

pyorrhoea, and bleeding from mouth