Evaluation and Comparative Study of an Herbal Tooth Powder Incorporating Coconut Shell as a Natural Abrasive

The present investigation reports a comprehensive evaluation and comparative performance assessment of a herbal tooth powder formulated using coconut shell powder as a natural abrasive. The formulation, developed through prior optimization studies, was subjected to physicochemical evaluation, antimicrobial testing, stability assessment, and comparative analysis with marketed dentifrice products. Key quality attributes including pH, moisture content, foaming ability, abrasiveness behavior, and microbial inhibition were examined using standard laboratory methods. Comparative evaluation against commercially available products demonstrated comparable or favorable performance of the developed formulation. The findings substantiate the suitability of coconut shell powder as a sustainable abrasive and highlight the potential of the formulation as an eco-friendly oral-care alternative.