% reduction in total microbial count from baseline
Ref: Waghmare PF, Chaudhary AU, Karhadkar VM, Jamkhande AS. Comparative evaluation of turmeric and chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in prevention of plaque formation and gingivitis: A clinical and microbiological study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2011;12:221–2.
Chlorhexidine gluconate as well as Turmeric mouthwash were found to be effective in the prevention of plaque and gingivitis in addition to the mechanical plaque control methods.
% reduction in total microbial count from baseline