UCLA microbiologist Wenyuan Shi collaborated with the research company C3 Jian to develop a therapeutic orange-flavored lollipop that is actually good for your teeth. Herbal treatments have been used in China for more than 3,000 years. Professor Shi studied and tested over 1,000 Chinese herbs and determined that an extract of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) targets and kills the primary bacteria (streptococccus mutans or S.mutans) responsible for tooth decay. The sugar-free lollipop, marketed as Dr. John's Herbal Candy, is infused with a natural ingredient found in licorice that works against tooth decay. It appears that taking care of your teeth can actually be fun and tasty.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Cavity-Fighting Herbal Lollipop
UCLA microbiologist Wenyuan Shi collaborated with the research company C3 Jian to develop a therapeutic orange-flavored lollipop that is actually good for your teeth. Herbal treatments have been used in China for more than 3,000 years. Professor Shi studied and tested over 1,000 Chinese herbs and determined that an extract of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) targets and kills the primary bacteria (streptococccus mutans or S.mutans) responsible for tooth decay. The sugar-free lollipop, marketed as Dr. John's Herbal Candy, is infused with a natural ingredient found in licorice that works against tooth decay. It appears that taking care of your teeth can actually be fun and tasty.
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I want some! I want some!
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