Enhancing oral moisture using an extract of Capparis masaikai Levl

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a Capparis masaikai Levl. extract on enhancing oral moisture. Solutions of Capparis masaikai extract, citric acid, sodium chloride, and sucrose were dropped on the tongue dorsum of 20 healthy subjects aged 23-34 years. After swallowing each solu...

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Published in:Journal of ethnopharmacology 2008, Vol.115 (4), p.57-60
Main Authors: Kitada, K, Ishikawa, M, Shibuya, K, Nakasugi, T, Oho, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bitter-tasting compounds
bittersweet flavor
Capparis
Capparis masaikai
citric acid
digestive tract mucosa
medicinal plants
moistening effect
mouth
oral moisture
plant extracts
saliva
salivation
sodium chloride
solutions
sucrose
taste
tongue
young adults
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a Capparis masaikai Levl. extract on enhancing oral moisture. Solutions of Capparis masaikai extract, citric acid, sodium chloride, and sucrose were dropped on the tongue dorsum of 20 healthy subjects aged 23-34 years. After swallowing each solution, the oral moisture was measured for 60min using a saliva wetness tester and a moisture checker. The subjects recorded the degree of taste using a visual analog scale to examine the stimulating effect of each solution on salivation. The Capparis masaikai extract had a long-lasting moistening effect on both the tongue dorsum and buccal mucosa for up to 60min. The weakly bittersweet taste of the extract was perceived stronger than the other taste elements. The results suggest that the Capparis masaikai extract is useful for enhancing oral moisture.
ISSN:0378-8741
1872-7573