An In Vitro Evaluation of the Antibacterial Efficacy, Cytocompatibility, and pH Modulation of Aqueous Extract of Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) on Oral Streptococci and Human Gingival Fibroblasts.

Tulsi extract inhibited growth of oral streptococci bacteria and maintained fibroblast cell viability at lower concentrations while raising environmental pH, suggesting potential as an adjunctive treatment for oral ulcers.

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